Jammu, April 27 -- The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), being signed on Monday, marks a defining milestone in India's engagement with the developed world. It reflects a decisive advancement in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of transforming global economic partnerships into tangible gains for farmers, women, youth, and job-creating industries.

The FTA follows a series of landmark trade pacts with major developed economies, including the United Kingdom and EU. These agreements strengthen India's position in global markets and provide exporters with a competitive edge in some of the world's most lucrative economies, even amid ongoing global uncertainty and volatility.

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