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’High ambitions’ for UK-GCC free trade agreement talks
7-Jun-2023 The National
The primary objective in the trade negotiations with the GCC is to have “an ambitious and comprehensive agreement,” said the British Trade Commissioner to the Middle East and Pakistan.
British Secretary of State emphasizes progress in GCC-UK free trade agreement negotiations
29-May-2023 MENAFN
Kemi Badenoch, the recently appointed British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations for a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-UK free trade agreement.
Analysis: UAE steps up pace of solo trade deals in regional economic race
26-May-2023 Reuters
The United Arab Emirates is increasingly pursuing bilateral trade deals outside of the Saudi-headquartered regional Gulf Cooperation Council, as competition with Riyadh intensifies for economic dominance in the oil-rich region.
UK should drop Gulf trade deal if rights concerns not addressed, say MPs
26-Apr-2023 The Independent
The UK should be willing to walk away from trade negotiations with Gulf states rather than accept an agreement that fails to address human rights and environmental concerns, MPs have said.
UK free trade deal with GCC on track for fourth round of talks
24-Mar-2023 The National
The British government’s investment minster has said the third round of talks that could eventually lead to a free trade agreement between the UK and the GCC have been completed successfully and a fourth session should be held in London later this year.
UK hails ’trade wins’ with Saudi Arabia and UAE as GCC talks enter third round
14-Mar-2023 The National
As negotiators sat down for talks in Saudi capital Riyadh, Britain’s Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch welcomed the early progress in trade relations with Gulf nations as hopes of a £1.6 billion pact increase.
A free trade agreement between South Korea and the GCC
28-Feb-2023 Energy News
South Korea is continuing negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council to enhance its energy security and improve the economics of importing sour crude from the Middle East.
GCC to appoint chief negotiator next month for trade talks with India – report
28-Feb-2023 Zawya
The intent of a free trade deal has been announced and meetings will start soon, says a source.
Korea, Arab nations to hold new round of FTA talks
14-Feb-2023 Korea Joongang Daily
Korea and a group of Arab countries will hold a new round of negotiations for their free trade deal in Saudi Arabia this week, Seoul’s trade ministry said Tuesday.
Why a China-GCC free trade agreement might be a game changer
6-Feb-2023 The National
It would open up opportunities in sectors such as renewables, technology, manufacturing and tourism, analysts say.
China-Gulf states free trade pact high on agenda
1-Feb-2023 China Daily
Foreign Minister Qin Gang called for a China-Gulf free trade zone to be established as soon as possible in a telephone conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
India, Gulf Cooperation Council agree to pursue free trade agreement; resume talks, says Piyush Goyal
28-Nov-2022 First Post
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have agreed to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two regions and resume the negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
GCC nudges EU on free trade agreement talks
21-Nov-2022 albawaba
“The GCC EU FTA has been stalled for almost 30 years – a situation that does not reflect the strategic relationship between the GCC and the EU," said GCC secretary-general.
India-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA talks slated to restart in 2-3 weeks: Govt
15-Nov-2022 CNBC TV 18
India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement talks are slated to restart in two to three weeks, government sources have told CNBC-TV18.
India-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA negotiations likely to begin next month: report
31-Oct-2022 Swarajya
India is likely to begin the talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) next month, reports Economic Times.
S Korea, Arab nations to hold new round of FTA talks next week
24-Oct-2022 Newsroom Odisha
South Korea and a group of Arab countries will hold another round of negotiations for their free trade deal next week, Seoul’s trade ministry said. South Korea and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will begin the sixth round of official talks for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in Seoul.
Gulf Cooperation Council trade negotiations update
13-Oct-2022 UK Government
The first round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council took place between 22 August and 29 September 2022.
GCC, UK co-launch free trade talks
23-Aug-2022 WAM
The first stage of the Gulf Cooperation Council - United Kingdom free trade talks , being held via video link, continues until 25th August.
Britain launches free trade talks with Gulf countries
23-Jun-2022 Reuters
Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf states including Saudi Arabia and charities warned it not to ignore human rights in its latest bid to grow non-EU ties after Brexit.
Oman-UK FTA likely soon
9-Jun-2022 Zawya
A Free Trade Agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and Britain is likely to be entered into by both parties and discussions are currently under way for a region-wide FTA.