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Swiss seek fresh impetus from India trade talks
4-Oct-2011 swissinfo.ch
Switzerland is seeking to improve access to the Indian market for its chemical and pharmaceutical products, machines and watches and to extend patent protection to prevent Indian producers of cheap generic drugs benefiting from clinical tests developed by other companies
M’sia looks to sign FTA with European Free Trade Association
3-Oct-2011 The Star
The Government is doing feasibility studies to see whether it could embark on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) by mid next year, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Hong Kong and member states of the European Free Trade Association sign Free Trade Agreement
21-Jun-2011 HKSAR
Hong Kong and the member states of the European Free Trade Association, namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, signed a Free Trade Agreement today (June 21) in Liechtenstein.
Peru-EFTA FTA to come into effect on July 1
11-Jun-2011
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between Peru and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) -consisting on Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway- will come into effect on July 1, Peru’s Executive branch noted Friday.
Colombian FTA with Switzerland starts July 1
23-May-2011
Colombia’s free trade agreement with Switzerland will enter into force from July 1, making the European nation the first developed country to sign such an agreement with Colombia.
Free trade pact with four European nations this year
27-Mar-2011 The Hindu
India and the Europe Free Trade Association (EFTA) are likely to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) entailing a comprehensive bilateral trade and investment agreement by this year after fast tracking of the negotiations between the two groups.
Peru-EFTA trade pact to come into force in July
8-Mar-2011
The free trade agreement between Peru and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries -Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein- will come into force from July, Trade and Tourism Minister Eduardo Ferreyros said Monday.
Vietnam wants to speed up co-operation with EFTA
25-Feb-2011 VOV News
Vietnam National Assembly will accelerate the negotiation process to facilitate the signature of a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association ahead of schedule.
Panama begins campaign for free trade with EFTA
28-Nov-2010 Xinhua
Panama’s Trade and Industry Minister Roberto Enriquez announced on Friday that Panama will begin campaigning for a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations.
Switzerland commits US$10 million to Peru for trade development
26-Aug-2010
Switzerland has committed US$ 10 million to Peru for the strengthening and development of the Andean country’s trade capacity and competitiveness, Peru’s Trade and Tourism Ministry (Mincetur) announced Tuesday.
Leuthard launches Efta deal in Indonesia
7-Jul-2010 swissinfo
Swiss President Doris Leuthard and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono have decided to begin negotiations over a comprehensive accord between Efta and Indonesia.
Egypt boosts Swiss trade relations as euro weakens
9-Jun-2010
Egypt is looking to mitigate the negative short-term effects of the weakening euro by diversifying its trade partners and increasing volumes with members of the European Free Trade Association, the country’s trade minister said.
Vietnam, EFTA to study feasibility of free trade deal
19-May-2010 AFP
The four members of the European Free Trade Association and Vietnam will start examining the possibility of establishing a free trade agreement, Switzerland said Tuesday.
Peru, EFTA to sign FTA in June
26-Mar-2010 Andina
Peru will sign the final text of its free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, consisting of Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, in June.
HK, Europe to start trade talks
23-Dec-2009 Straits Times
Hong Kong and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, are set to begin talks aimed at hammering out a free trade pact in early 2010.
Panama advances on free trade dialogue with European countries
21-Dec-2009 Xinhua
Panama will negotiate a free trade agreement with members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Panaman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries said on Sunday.
Peru signs agreement with European free trade pact nations
29-Nov-2009 Wall Street Journal
Peru formally concluded a joint free trade agreement with Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland on Friday, said trade and tourism minister Martin Perez.
Trade deficit surges 4-fold after FTA with EFTA nations
3-Sep-2009 Korea Times
Korea’s trade deficit with a four-European nation economic block has surged by four-fold since the signing of a free trade agreement three years ago, with its imports growing at a much faster pace than exports.
Ukraine to sign bilateral agreement on free trade zone with European Free Trade Association
14-Aug-2009 NRCU
The deal with EFTA is likely to be signed by the end of this year. The free trade agreement with the EU could be concluded in 2010.
India talks FTA with Switzerland
15-Jul-2009 DNA
Instead of stopping the West and multinational drugmakers in their efforts to block India’s low-cost generic drugs exports, the government is helping their cause by aggressively pursuing free trade agreements (FTAs) with developed economies — agreements that could further hamper the world’s access to such drugs.