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The bubble bursts for Ukraine’s ’Champagne’
1-Mar-2011 The Independent
Ukrainian winemakers will be forced to stop labelling their sparkling white wines as "Champagne" as part of a free trade agreement with the European Union due to be signed later this year.
Ukraine and EU clash in ’candy row’
16-Feb-2011 EurActiv
The Ukraine’s confectionary industry, which employs 300,000 people, is reportedly under threat from FTA talks with the EU.
European Union fails to see strengths of Ukraine, Turkey
8-Feb-2011 Kyiv Post
There were hopes that in the final stages of the EU-Ukraine FTA negotiations the EU may be ready to add a membership perspective. However, EU sources say this is not going to happen.
EU-Ukraine agreement on horizon
8-Feb-2011 Europolitics
If it "continues to demonstrate its determination" to satisfy the required conditions, Ukraine could sign an association agreement with the European Union during the Polish EU Presidency, in the second half of this year, said a diplomatic source in Warsaw
Japan, Ukraine eye investment, technology sharing in agriculture
20-Jan-2011 Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych have agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty
Turkey wants to sign free trade agreement with Ukraine
29-Nov-2010
Turkey is interested in expanding economic cooperation with Ukraine and introducing the visa-free regime between the two countries, Turkish Minister of Industry and Commerce Nihat Ergun has said at the Black Sea Economic Forum in Yalta, an UKRINFORM correspondent reported.
Free trade agreement between Ukraine and Israel may be concluded next year, President Yanukovych believes
24-Nov-2010 NRCU
This was aired by the Uklrainian President during a joint press conference with President Shimon Peres of Israel in Kiev. The two have already signed a bilateral investment treaty.
Turkey wants to create free trade area with Ukraine
23-Apr-2010
Turkey wants to create a free trade area with Ukraine, Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Bulent Meric told the Den newspaper.
EU delays free-trade, accession pacts with Ukraine
7-Dec-2009 Bloomberg
The European Union will delay signing free-trade and accession accords with Ukraine because of growing skepticism about the former Soviet state’s commitment to economic and political restructuring.
Ukraine and Canada to launch talks on free trade zone agreement in 2010
30-Nov-2009 NRCU
The first round of talks will be held in February 2010.
Canada launches free trade talks with Ukraine
24-Sep-2009 Alberta Farm Express
Canada’s farmers and farm machinery makers are among the expected beneficiaries from the launch of talks toward a free trade agreement (FTA) with Ukraine.
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.
Ukraine intends to create free trade zone with Libya
22-Jul-2009 ForUm
Ukraine and Libya are interested in boosting bilateral goods turnover, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Secretary of the General People’s Committee of Libya al-Baghdadi Ali al-Mahmudi said at a meeting of the Ukraine-Libya Cooperation Commission in Kyiv on Monday.
Saudis plan to grow crops overseas
13-Jun-2008 FT
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to develop large-scale overseas agricultural projects to secure food supplies, revealing that Riyadh is in discussions with Ukraine, Pakistan, Sudan, Turkey and Egypt.
EU, Ukraine agree on final terms for Kiev’s WTO accession
17-Jan-2008 Xinhua
As a result, the European Union will now begin negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement with Ukraine
Ukraine to start free trade talks with Israel
22-Nov-2007
Ukraine plans to start free trade talks with Israel in the first quarter of 2008, President Victor Yushchenko said during his meeting with Israel’s business leaders on Thursday, according to the President`s press-office.
Ukraine, Singapore begin FTA negotiations
8-May-2007 Channel News Asia
Ukraine and Singapore have begun negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
EU to start FTA talks with Ukraine
15-Sep-2006
The European Union (EU) will start free trade area (FTA) negotiations with Ukraine hopefully in early 2007, said the European Commission on Wednesday.
Ukraine president urges setting up free trade zone with Hungary
15-Sep-2006 Portfolio
Ukraine’s President, Viktor Yushchenko has called for the creation of a free trade zone between his country and Hungary. Simultaneously, the country is working to establish a free trade zone with the EU and sign an associated membership agreement as early as in 2007.
Analysis: Prospects for a free trade area EU-Ukraine
22-Apr-2006 EurActiv
A study reports on feasibility and implications of a free trade area between the European Union and Ukraine, which will be discussed following the country’s accession to WTO. An FTA agreement is foreseen by the current Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Ukraine and will become part of the European Neighbourhood Policy framework.