New Zealand's legislative body has ratified a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement with India, substantially reducing trade barriers on the majority of exported goods. The accord grants immediate tariff elimination on approximately 95 percent of New Zealand's export portfolio, opening significant opportunities for local industries including dairy, meat, and agricultural sectors. This strategic partnership is expected to strengthen economic relations between the two nations and create new market access for Kiwi exporters in the South Asian region.

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