Goyal: Oman, New Zealand FTA talks in 'last leg'

• Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Oman and New Zealand are in their final phase and expected to conclude soon.
• Goyal also indicated that FTA talks with the South American nation Chile would be concluded soon.
• Negotiations for an FTA with Israel have formally launched, with both sides appointing chief negotiators.
• New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay is visiting New Delhi for FTA negotiations.

Why It Matters: India is nearing completion of major trade deals, impacting future commerce.