23 May 2023

National calls for Hipkins to negotiate free trade with India

From Morning Report, 8:23 am on 23 May 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark India’s 75th Independence Day in New Delhi on August 15, 2021.

Photo: AFP

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, the first meeting between the two leaders.

National Party agriculture and trade spokesperson Todd McClay says Mr Hipkins needed to secure a commitment to restart negotiations for a free trade agreement during his meeting.

Mr McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss this morning.