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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of West Asia.

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UAE, Oman must make new move for FTA, says US
17-Jan-2005 Khaleej Times
The United Arab Emirates and Oman must make new efforts to qualify for proposed free trade pacts with the United States, a US official said on Friday in response to objections raised by labour groups.
Yemen, US planning free trade
12-Jan-2005 Yemen Times
The UPI has reported that Yemen and the United States of America are preparing a plan to start a free trade zone between the two countries.
Turkey, Syria sign free trade agreement
23-Dec-2004 Tehran Times
Turkey and Syria signed a free trade agreement on Wednesday and discussed how to keep Iraq united and stable despite the violence sweeping their neighbor.
Cash-strapped Jordan aims high
12-Dec-2004 AME Info
After spending years negotiating FTAs with the US, Europe and fellow Arab countries, Jordan is determined to gain a competitive advantage for Jordanian industries in world markets. And Washington appears eager to help them achieve success.
The US-Jordan FTA: Defogging the Myth
3-Dec-2004
The U.S-Jordan FTA is a “first” FTA in two ways. It is the first FTA to be ever concluded with an Arab country. It is also the first FTA to include labor and environment within the text of the FTA itself.
US announces intent to negotiate FTAs with UAE and Oman
16-Nov-2004 USTR
US Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick today announced the Administration’s intent to negotiate Free Trade Agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.
New Middle East trade promotion group formed
4-Nov-2004
A new trade promotion group — the US Middle East Free Trade Coalition (USMEFTA) — has been created to "expand free trade between the US and the Middle East and to encourage economic development, transparent and accountable governance, and enhanced prospects for the people of the Middle East region."
Trade agreement between Qatar and the USA within one year
5-Oct-2004 Arabic News
Members of the US congress expect that a free trade agreement will be signed between the USA and Qatar within one year. Qatar will provide the USA liquid natural gas and will attract direct American investments. However, Washington will set several preconditions before opening the door.
Turkey considers FTA with Bahrain
26-May-2004
Turkey was searching possibilities to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bahrain, which was getting prepared to sign one with the United States, Turkish Finance Minister said on Thursday.