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US eyes minerals in occupied Western Sahara

Seeking to position itself as a key supplier of strategic minerals for Western powers, Morocco has signed a new agreement with the United States that covers Western Sahara’s waters and the critical minerals harboured there.

India NZ FTA fails the Interim Tiriti o Waitangi assessment

Usually at this stage of a trade negotiation, Ngā Toki Whakarururanga would have prepared a Tiriti o Waitangi assessment of the recently concluded free trade agreement between India and New Zealand, based on having confidential access to the negotiating text.
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Modi-Carney meet on Monday to see launch of free trade agreement talks

India and Canada will start talks on a free trade deal to double trade to $50 billion by 2030. They also advanced a 10-year uranium supply deal and agreed to cooperate in energy, critical minerals, AI, and defence, strengthening their strategic partnership.

EFTA, Vietnam step up FTA negotiations at 19th round of talks

The 19th round of negotiations for a Vietnam-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) FTA is taking place in Geneva. Both sides agreed not to introduce new issues to accelerate the process, and to focus on flexibly resolving differences.

Orca’s ICSID case and special dividend put Tanzania’s gas sector in focus

Orca announced three arbitrations at the CSID: one under the Mauritius–Tanzania Bilateral Investment Treaty, and two under the PSA and GA. The claims-valued at roughly US$1.2 billion-allege Tanzania failed to extend the development licence, prolonged the “Protected Gas” regime beyond its contractual term.

Ghana to sign mega trade deal with China as full details emerge

Ghana is nearing a landmark trade agreement with China that could reshape bilateral commerce. The proposed deal would grant zero-tariff access for key Ghanaian exports such as cocoa and cashew. The agreement is expected to be formally signed in the coming weeks.
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