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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh in queue to join RCEP: Singapore foreign minister
16-Apr-2025 Economic Times
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan revealed that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong are interested in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which currently has 15 members after India withdrew due to concerns over its trade imbalance with China.
Sri Lanka asks India to raise FTA apparel export quota to 50mn pcs after Trump tariff
9-Apr-2025 economynext
Sri Lanka has requested India to expand the quota to export under the Indo-Lanka Free Trade Agreement to 50 million units from the current 8 million after President Donald Trump slapped a 44 percent tax on the island.
Sri Lanka, UAE sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
8-Apr-2025 Xinhua
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments.
Thailand, Sri Lanka fast-track FTA strategy to diversify exports and draw investors
31-Mar-2025 Pattaya Mail
The move followed discussions between Suchat Chomklin, Deputy Minister of Commerce, and representatives from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Colombo.
Vietnam envoy discusses enhanced trade, FTA with Sri Lanka trade minister
3-Mar-2025 Economy Next
Vietnam Ambassador and Sri Lanka Trade Minister discussed the potential FTAs. It raises critical questions about Sri Lanka’s ability to leverage such partnerships effectively amidst its own economic challenges and the need for a more robust trade strategy that prioritizes national interests over mere economic engagement.
Sri Lanka to strategically expand free trade deals: President
17-Feb-2025 economynext
Sri Lanka will expand free trade deal networks strategically and also simplify import duty structure for SMEs to access raw materials, President Anura Disanayake said.
Sri Lanka to sign mutual investment promotion, security deals with UAE
12-Feb-2025 Economy Next
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to promote and secure investments. These agreements aim to create a favorable legal environment for UAE investors in Sri Lanka, encouraging foreign direct investment and strengthening bilateral ties in investment and trade.
Sri Lanka and UAE to sign investment protection pact
6-Feb-2025 Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka and the UAE are nearing a final agreement on a Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI). Recent talks between delegations from both countries have resulted in an agreed-upon text for the proposed agreement.
Senate committee terms FTAs with China, Sri Lanka ‘disastrous’ for Pakistan
4-Feb-2025 Profit
Lawmakers criticize poor trade negotiations, call for review of barter trade with Iran.
Sri Lanka goes ahead with Singapore Free Trade Agreement
27-Jan-2025 Economy Next
Sri Lanka has decided to proceed with its existing free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore, despite a previous suspension. The decision is based on policy continuity, with some tariff reductions already implemented.
Sri Lanka Singapore Free Trade Agreement implementation in limbo
20-Jan-2025 economynext
Import tax reductions for the people of Sri Lanka under a free trade agreement with Singapore has been halted, suspending the implementation of the deal.
Sri Lanka and China agree to fast track delayed FTA negotiations
20-Jan-2025 Economy Next
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to resume efforts to finalize a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) after a six-year delay due to disagreements over tariff timelines, the percentage of tariff lines, and review periods.
Govt. not against free trade agreements: Chaturanga Abeysinghe
9-Jan-2025 Daily Mirror
The Sri Lankan government will negotiate with the Indian government on how to rectify the concerns raised against the Economic and Technology Co-operation Agreement while reviewing the Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
SL-Thailand FTA will come into force in January
20-Dec-2024 Daily News
Thailand Ambassador in Colombo said that the Free Trade Agreement signed between Thailand and Sri Lanka which will be effective from January next year.
India, Sri Lanka eye deeper trade, investment collaboration
17-Dec-2024 The Times of India
Both leaders agreed that it is now opportune to further enhance the trade partnership by committing to continue discussions on the Economic & Technological Cooperation Agreement.
Pakistan - Sri Lanka FTA text (2005)
28-Nov-2024
Sri Lanka – Singapore FTA text (2018)
28-Nov-2024 Enterprise Singapore
Three economies wait to join RCEP
4-Oct-2024 Thai PBS
Chile is the third economy wanting to join the word’s largest free trade agreement, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which has been in force in the past two years.
Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA to be implemented from Jan. 1, 2025
17-Sep-2024 Sunday Observer
Sri Lanka and Thailand are implementing a free trade agreement (FTA) starting January 1, 2025. This is Sri Lanka’s fourth FTA and aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement covers various sectors, including goods, services, investment, and agriculture.
Cabinet approves ratification of Sri Lanka- Thailand FTA
13-Aug-2024 The Island Online
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policy to ratify the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement.