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British government aims for £5bn Gulf trade deal
27-May-2021 The National
UK officials are working on a new trade deal with the six members of the GCC, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
UK and UAE, Saudi trade agreements could be ’hammered out’ this year
3-May-2021 Arabian Business
UK Trade Secretary was in the UAE and Saudi Arabia last month to work on the UK-GCC Joint Trade and Investment Review
India considers reviving FTA talks with Gulf Cooperation Council
12-Apr-2021 The Economic Times
India is reconsidering a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council after the United Arab Emirates, the country’s biggest trading member in the bloc, approached it to revive talks that got stalled in 2008.
China, Oman agree to enhance cooperation, push forward China-GCC free trade talks
30-Mar-2021 CCTV English
Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister on Monday held a meeting with his Omani counterpart, during which both sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation and push forward the free trade zone talks.
China eyes free trade agreement with the Gulf states
25-Mar-2021 Arab News
China wants to reach a free trade agreement with the GCC states, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on the sidelines of his visit to Riyadh.
Gulf states urge UK to move forward on free trade talks
11-Mar-2021 Forbes
Gulf states are pushing the UK to launch negotiations on a free trade deal but London is showing little interest in prioritizing the issue, despite the region accounting for a substantial chunk of total UK trade.
Pakistan says expects free-trade talks with Gulf countries by June
24-Feb-2021 Arab News
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reached out to Pakistani authorities to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) by June this year, a top Pakistani diplomat in Riyadh said.
GCC ministers discuss increasing free trade agreements with other countries
10-Dec-2020 MENAFN
GCC states need to ensure the adoption of economic diversification plans through free trade agreements, UAE Foreign Trade Minister said.
Kuwait- EU trade chief committed to boosting relationship with GCC
26-Aug-2020 MENAFN
The European Union’s Trade Commissioner called for the resumption of the stalled EU-GCC Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
Armenia would welcome FTA between GCC and Eurasian Economic Union, President Sarkissian says
21-Jan-2020 Emirates News Agency
The EAEU is an economic union consisting of Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Africa’s free trade deal has GCC interested
25-Nov-2019 Gulf News
The GCC states are drawn to the African states’ promise, especially as the new continental trade deal will facilitate opportunities and unlock growth in parts of Africa that were previously difficult to access.
EU says it is open to free trade deal with GCC
19-Feb-2019 The National
EU commissioner Phil Hogan met UAE ministers to discuss the reopening free trade negotiations with the Gulf states.
UK eyes free trade agreement with GCC countries in future, UK Minister tells WAM
11-Feb-2019 MENAFN
UK Secretary of State for International Trade, has said that the UK enjoys strong trading relations with GCC countries and is looking forward to have a free trade agreement with the bloc in the right time.
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia eye trade deals
23-Oct-2018 Arab News
Indonesia is currently proposing to have a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the GCC countries
Govt will look at revisiting FTA with GCC countries
28-Aug-2018 Malaysian Reserve
The FTA was placed on hold since the region was impacted by various unfortunate circumstances such as the Arab Spring, followed by the global financial crisis, as well as the plunge in crude oil prices.
Georgia discusses free trade agreement with Gulf countries
11-Apr-2018 Agenda.ge
Georgia is seeking to establish a free trade agreement with the countries of the Gulf to access their markets and facilitate increased bilateral business and trade.
Indonesia to start trade talks to boost exports
5-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia seeks to initiate negotiations on trade agreements under both bilateral and regional schemes this year to help jack up the country’s exports.
Qatar dispute puts UK-Gulf trade talks on hold
11-Aug-2017 The Guardian
Delay to prestigious London summit threatens UK plans for quick free-trade deal with rich Middle Eastern states after Brexit.
Pakistan, GCC plan to start third round of FTA talks
7-Aug-2017 The Express Tribune
Pakistan is committed to finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in a bid to step up trade volumes between the two sides
Gulf states trade deal in doubt again following Qatari blow-up, English says
6-Jun-2017 NBR
The long-stalled free trade agreement between New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council faces further delay.