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Pakistan moves to join MERCOSUR
13-Sep-2024 The Express Tribune
Cabinet approves framework trade agreement with South American trade bloc.
New French PM dashes hopes of a EU-Mercosur deal by Brazil G20 summit
13-Sep-2024 Euractiv
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier reiterated France’s opposition to the EU-Mercosur free trade deal and confirmed his desire to seek a ‘blocking minority’, dashing hopes of finalising the deal at the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil.
Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane
13-Sep-2024 The Hill Times
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.
Chinese premier calls for acceleration of FTA negotiation with GCC
12-Sep-2024 Xinhua
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on China and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies and speed up the free trade agreement negotiations process.
Brazil asks EU to hold off on implementing deforestation law
12-Sep-2024 Euractiv
Brazil asked the European Union not to implement regulations in its deforestation law at the end of the year as scheduled and asked for it to be revised to avoid hurting Brazilian exports.
Hong Kong explores free trade agreements with UAE and Gulf
12-Sep-2024 The National
Hong Kong is exploring free trade agreements with the UAE and the broader Gulf region to boost its trade and investment ties with economies in the region, senior government officials have said.
Indonesia ready to negotiate free trade agreement with Pakistan: Envoy
12-Sep-2024 Pro Pakistani
Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma, Charge d’Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy, said Indonesia is ready to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan.
Serbia, Israel presidents announce free trade agreement
12-Sep-2024 Balkan Insight
During Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Belgrade, his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, said that a free trade deal will be agreed ’as soon as possible’.
Day of action against the WTO and FTAs: Statement of organizations in Canada and the US
12-Sep-2024 La Vía Campesina
Organizations of La Via Campesina in Canada and the United State recommit ourselves to the struggle for food sovereignty here in North America and globally, in solidarity with our movement allies.
Serbia’s lithium gamble: Reviving Rio Tinto’s mine amidst protests and economic promises
12-Sep-2024 TNI
In 2021, Rio Tinto filed a notice of dispute related to the government announcement to cancel the Lithium project in the Jadar Valley under the UK-Serbia bilateral investment agreement.
Maldives-Türkiye FTA drawn up, awaiting Turkish parliament approval
12-Sep-2024 Maldives Republic
The Maldives-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement has been drawn up, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has confirmed. The Preferential Trade Agreement for the FTA was finalised.
India, UAE to review trade deal in talks this week, sources say
11-Sep-2024 Hindustan Times
Indian and Emirati officials are expected to review their trade agreement this week amid concerns raised by Indian industry over a sharp increase in imports of precious metals from the United Arab Emirates.
Mercosur deal ‘not ready’, Commission maintains amid calls to swiftly conclude talks
11-Sep-2024 Ends Europe
Divisions remain on agriculture and sustainability in EU-Mercosur trade talks, as 11 member states call for a final deal this year.
Kenya, US edge closer to landmark trade deal as talks enter eighth round
11-Sep-2024 Kenyans.co.ke
As Kenya and the United States gear up for the eighth round of negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), the urgency to conclude a long-delayed free trade agreement has intensified.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): for whose benefit?
11-Sep-2024 bilaterals.org
This webinar, scheduled on Thursday 12 September 2024, aims is to collectively reflect on what does this trade deal mean for ordinary Africans in a time of deep climate, economic and food crises.
Korea, Mongolia hold new round of talks for economic partnership agreement
11-Sep-2024 Korea Times
Korea and Mongolia are actively negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership to strengthen bilateral ties. The third round of talks, held in Ulaanbaatar, focused on expanding trade, investment, and supply chain cooperation. Korea aims to diversify its markets and stabilize supply chains through this partnership.
India for stricter Rules of Origin in auto sector under India, UK trade agreement
11-Sep-2024 Deccan Herald
India and the UK are negotiating a free trade agreement. The UK seeks reduced tariffs on goods, while India wants greater market access for its professionals and protection for its auto industry. Both countries are also discussing sustainability and innovation in the automotive sector.
Privacy statement
10-Sep-2024
Georgia, South Korea finalise economic partnership agreement in Tbilisi meeting
10-Sep-2024 Agenda.ge
Georgian and South Korean officials held the final round of talks for an economic partnership agreement, resulting in agreement on “key areas” including trade in goods and services, intellectual property rights and customs.
GCC, Indonesia begin free trade agreement negotiations
10-Sep-2024 Arab News
The GCC and Indonesia are launching negotiations for a free trade agreement. The talks aim to reduce tariffs, simplify trade procedures, and promote investment. The agreement is expected to strengthen economic ties between the two regions.