Jammu, April 28 -- The global landscape today is marked by uncertainty, conflict, and geopolitical tensions. Escalating strains in West Asia, disruptions in supply chains, and intensifying competition among major powers have raised serious questions about the stability of the world economy. At such a critical juncture, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and New Zealand on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi emerges not merely as a bilateral economic document, but as a powerful symbol of hope amid global pessimism. It reaffirms the belief that cooperation, dialogue, and partnership remain the most reliable pathways to sustainable prosperity.
This agreement is historic on multiple counts. Finalized within just nine months, it refle...