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Canadian Companies demand FTA with India
Canadian companies have demanded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to enhance economic and political ties between the two countries.
EU-GCC business statement on EU-GCC free trade negotiations
Joint statement from business representatives of both the EU and the GCC, dated 29 October 2008
U.S., South Korea discussing trade, but not autos
The United States and South Korea began two days of trade talks on Tuesday, but plan to steer clear of auto industry provisions blocking Washington’s approval of a bilateral free trade agreement, a U.S. official said.
GCC-EU FTA plan gets a fillip
Bahrain yesterday exuded confidence that its current talks with Germany would expedite the signing of the much-delayed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the six-nation Gulf Cooperation nations and the 27-nation European Union that has eluded them for close to 20 years.
Uganda Summit paves way for Africa’s economic integration
African leaders from three regional economic blocs held a historic joint summit in Kampala, Uganda, last week, a move that adds fresh impetus to the long-term plan of setting up a continental economic community.
NAFTA challenge won’t stop Ont. from going ahead with pesticide ban: minister
Ontario won’t back down from its plan to prohibit the cosmetic use and sale of weed killer 2,4-D despite a NAFTA challenge to Quebec’s pesticide ban, Ontario’s environment minister said Tuesday.
GCC Secretary General: EU responsible for obstructing the free trade deal
GCC Secretary General H.E. Abdurrahman bin Hamad Al-Attiyah laid the responsibility on the European Union for obstructing the conclusion of the free trade agreement between the two sides which was signed in 1988 despite the developed economic and cultural bilateral relations during the last two centuries.
Foreign Ministry Calls for Speedy Ratification of Korea-U.S. FTA
The Foreign Ministry has again urged National Assembly lawmakers to pass the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement as soon as possible.
African Trade Zone Welcome, But...
Following the recent establishment of the SADC free trade zone in August, just last week, the leaders of three African trading blocs - SADC, EAC, and Comesa - agreed to create a free trade zone of 26 countries.
Extend Kashmir initiative to Pakistan, Bangladesh
For the first time in 60 years, 30 trucks rolled across the Line of Control in Kashmir on Tuesday, carrying mostly fruit and vegetables. It is a small beginning but a very significant one. More trucks will run regularly on routes between Srinagar and Muzafarrabad and between Poonch and Rawalakote.
Colombia ambassador pushes free-trade pact
Colombia’s U.S. ambassador visited Huntsville on Monday to urge support for a U.S.-Colombia free-trade agreement and to document her country’s recent success in reducing violence and spurring business growth.
Palace rushes EO on tariff changes sought by Jpepa
Malacanang is rushing to issue before November 9 an executive order that will implement the tariff modifications required under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa).
EU reassures Pacific on economic agreements
The European Union has publicly assured Pacific island nations they are not at a disadvantage if they do not sign Economic Partnership Agreements.
OXFAM unconvinced by EU stand on EPAs
New Zealand aid agency Oxfam is unconvinced by the European Union’s claims that forming Economic Partnership Agreements, or EPAs, will be in the best interests of the Pacific nations who choose to sign up.
Costa Rica and Panama ratify free trade agreement
Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly ratified in second and final debate a free trade agreement with Panama that will open up the commercial channels between the neighboring nations.
Pak, China to seal FTA on services
Islamabad-Pakistan and China will hold final talks in December to seal Free Trade Agreement on services sectors.
S. Korea, EU to hold talks on free trade deal next month
Trade ministers from South Korea and the European Union (EU) are expected to meet in Brussels early next month to iron out divisive issues related to their free trade negotiations, officials said Sunday.
Diaz-Balart courts voters via trade deal
A free trade agreement with Colombia has become a campaign issue in Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart’s bid to hold his seat in the congressional district that represents the largest number of Colombian-American voters in the country.
From protest to proposals for integration
The ALBA offers a broad space to recover the public sector and consolidate Latin American identity through dialogue.
Pacific ACP States committed to continue negotiating EPA with EU as single region
The Pacific ACP States have reaffirmed their commitment to continue the negotiations of an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union “as a single region” based on existing negotiating positions as agreed last March.