New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters alleged covert changes to the India FTA terms, claiming they aim to restrict Indian student and worker immigration.
The FTA was signed in April 2026
Jun 26, 2026
05:57 pm
What's the storyNew Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has criticized the India Free Trade agreement, saying the ruling National Party has "covertly" changed course on migration settings for Indians.
He alleged that these changes were made to impose stricter immigration rules on Indian nationals.
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