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Russia reaffirms commitment to free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco
Russia is preparing agreements on a free trade zone with Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. That’s the whole of North Africa.
Russia reaffirms commitment to FTA between India & EEU
Russia and India are committed to strengthening their economic ties, including finalizing a Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade and address trade imbalances.
India, Russia aim for speedy conclusion of bilateral investment treaty
Following the expiration of their previous investment treaty, India and Russia are negotiating a new agreement to boost investments and business cooperation. The negotiations, which began in July, were initiated after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Pakistan, Russia plan free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
Pakistan and the Eurasian Economic Union explored the possibilities for implementing a free trade agreement and plan to continue discussions to finalize the agreement.
Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane
In August 2023, Volga-Dnepr filed a motion of intent to initiate the dispute with Canada under a 1989 treaty that Ottawa penned with the then-Soviet Union, which included a investor-state dispute settlement system.
Russian oligarch launches €15bn lawsuit against Luxembourg
Mikhail Fridman files international arbitration case against Luxembourg after country froze his assets when he was hit by EU sanctions.
Putin looks forward to Eurasian bloc’s trade deal with Indonesia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking forward to the yet-to-be-signed trade pact between Indonesia and the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Thailand ready to start free trade negotiations with EAEU
Thailand is ready to start negotiations on concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
India, Russia target $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, FTA with EAEU
There was one round of discussions between the Eurasian Economic Union and India and it is expected that this would be expedited in the months ahead.
Russian State Duma ratifies FTA between EAEU, Iran
Russia’s State Duma (lower house of the parliament) has ratified the free trade agreement between Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) members and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Russia offers talks on free trade zone creation to Algeria — Minister
Russia has offered talks on the creation of a free trade zone to Algeria, Russia’s Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said.
Egypt nears completion of free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
In a significant stride towards economic integration, Egypt is nearing final negotiations to establish a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Iran, EEU sign historic free trade agreement
Iran signed a groundbreaking free trade agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union on December 25. The signing ceremony, held in St. Petersburg, marked the culmination of over two years of negotiations and expert deliberations.
Putin says EAEU, Iran to sign agreement to create free trade zone
Signing of deal planned for late December, says Russian president.
DTEK energy company claims $ 267 million victory in The Hague against Russia over Crimea assets
DTEK Group prevails in The Hague case, securing a $267 million award from Russia for the confiscation of assets in occupied Crimea.
Russian firm escalates dispute with Canada over seized cargo plane
Owner of aircraft parked at Toronto’s airport invoking 1989 bilateral investment treaty.
Russia includes Morocco in a North African free trade zone project
A few days after the Russia-Africa Summit, Russia has announced that it is working on a free trade agreement with several North African countries, including Morocco.
Russian Federation includes Morocco in North African free trade zone project
During a meeting with his Cabinet of Ministers, president Putin announced his intention to sign free trade agreements with several North African countries, namely Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
Confidential document reveals SA fears that AGOA trade pact status is under threat
In a confidential discussion note seen by Daily Maverick, South Africa admits its status as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act is under threat.
South Africa government officials head to US to save AGOA trade deal
A South African government delegation will embark on a charm offensive in the US this week aiming to defuse tensions with the African nation’s second-biggest trading partner over foreign policy and retain its preferential access to American markets.