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India-Switzerland economic ties set to strengthen with new investment pact; no impact of MFN suspension on Indian companies: Top Swiss official
14-Feb-2025 The Tribune
Alexandre Fasel, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Switzerland on Thursday said that India and Switzerland are poised to strengthen their economic ties through a new bilateral investment treaty.
India to rely on brokering quick FTAs to limit Trump tariff fallout
11-Feb-2025 Money Control
India is negotiating a slew of trade deals, including with the UK, Oman and the EU, and also plans to bring back on the table a ’mini pact’ with US.
Swiss foreign minister pushes for free trade deal in Latin America
10-Feb-2025 Swissinfo
During a five-day trip to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay this week, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tried to push forward negotiations on a free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) of the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Thailand – A critical analysis
24-Jan-2025 Alliance Sud and Public Eye
The SIA falls short of its promises. It contains strong methodological and analytical shortcomings which limit its usefulness for negotiators, stakeholders or the general public.
Switzerland expands free trade network despite doubts
24-Jan-2025 Swiss Info
Switzerland is taking its tally of free trade agreements up to 37 with new economic deals being signed with Thailand and Kosovo.
Kurti participates in the Economic Forum in Davos, will sign the free trade agreement with EFTA
22-Jan-2025 Telegrafi
Kosovo Prime Minister will sign the Free Trade Agreement with the member countries of EFTA, which includes Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland.
Norway, EFTA want comprehensive, modern FTA with Vietnam
20-Jan-2025 Tuoi Tre News
The Norwegian Parliament has expressed positive signals regarding the long-awaited free trade agreement under negotiation since 2012 between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association, which includes Norway.
FTA with European Free Trade Association to be signed at WEF meet
20-Jan-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand will sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The agreement, approved by the Thai Cabinet, covers trade with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Thailand to sign historic first European trade pact at WEF
14-Jan-2025 Khaosod
The Thailand-EFTA Free Trade Agreement, scheduled for January 23, 2025, will connect Thai businesses with four wealthy European markets – Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
EFTA-India FTA text (2024)
10-Jan-2025 EFTA
Thai CSOs warn the senate’s subcommittee about the ongoing FTA negotiation with the EU on TRIPs-plus provisions harmful to access to medicines
10-Jan-2025 Access to Medicines
FTA Watch representatives warned that stricter IP rules in a potential EU FTA could impact access to medicines, increase healthcare costs, and harm Thailand’s domestic pharmaceutical industry. They also highlighted concerns about EU demands regarding government procurement, plant variety protection (UPOV 1991), and import of remanufactured goods.
India-EFTA trade pact likely to be implemented before end of 2025: Goyal
7-Jan-2025 Daily Pioneer
India’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), signed in March 2024, is progressing towards implementation by the end of 2025. India will reduce tariffs on select EFTA goods like Swiss watches and chocolates.
Swiss MFN move won’t impact $100 bn EFTA investment commitment: Barthwal
18-Dec-2024 Business Standard
Switzerland has raised concerns about its potential impact on India’s trade relations, the Commerce Secretary has clarified that it will not affect the $100 billion investment commitment made by EFTA countries under the recently signed trade deal.
Norway planning to ratify India-EFTA free trade agreement next year
9-Dec-2024 Business Standard
Norway said that it plans to ratify the India-EFTA free trade agreement next year, the commerce and industry ministry said.
Swiss Senate approves free trade agreement with India
4-Dec-2024 Swiss info
The Swiss Senate is in favour of a free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and India. It was the first Swiss parliamentary chamber to approve the deal.
Thailand agrees first FTA with trade bloc in Europe
3-Dec-2024 Bangkok Post
Thailand Minister Pichai Naripthaphan was announcing successful negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Commerce Secretary visits Norway to discuss early implementation of trade pact with EFTA bloc
25-Nov-2024 The Hindu
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal has visited Norway to discuss the possibility of an early implementation of a free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA, an official statement said.
Thai and Swiss civil society unite to protect access to medicines and the Universal Health Coverage Scheme
21-Nov-2024 ITPC Global
Civil society groups in Thailand and Switzerland are urging the Thai government to maintain its stance against TRIPS+ provisions, which exceed the requirements of the World Trade Organization’s TRIPS Agreement. These groups argue that such provisions could significantly increase the cost of medicines and limit access for the Thai population.
Pichai meets Swiss, Norwegian envoys to push FTA with European group
21-Oct-2024 The Nation
Thai Commerce Ministry held discussions with the representatives of Switzerland and Norway to push for finalisation of the free trade agreement between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association.
Kosovo completes free trade negotiations with EFTA
30-Sep-2024 SeeNews
Kosovo’s industry ministry has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.