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EU woos Nigeria with elaborate trade deal
The European Union urged Nigeria to reconsider its position on the Economic Partnership Agreement to boost trade relations with the EU.
Pakistani minister urges early conclusion of preferential trade agreement with Azerbaijan
Pakistani Minister of Commerce has called for an early conclusion of a preferential trade agreement and bilateral transit trade agreement with Azerbaijan.
Serbia concludes trade agreements with Egypt and UAE: Tariffs to be eliminated on specific products
Serbia has successfully finalized negotiations on free trade agreements with Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, which are set to come into effect following ratification and exchange of notes.
Orla Mining files US$400 million arbitration request in Panama
Orla Mining Ltd. has filed a request for arbitration against the Government of Panama under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement regarding the cancellation of the Cerro Quema mining concession in late 2023.
Dhaka looks beyond free trade in ties with Beijing
Bangladesh and China are moving towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aiming to significantly boost trade and investment, replacing talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Trade talk to ramp up in H2
Thailand is expected to conclude the ongoing Thailand-EU and Asean-Canada FTA negotiations in response to the private sector's needs, while moving forward with new FTA negotiations with South Korea and Bhutan to expand trade and investment opportunities.
Readout of the US-Philippines trade and investment framework agreement (TIFA) meeting
During the TIFA meeting, the United States and the Philippines discussed a range of bilateral trade and investment issues, including agriculture, labor, government procurement, intellectual property, environment, automotive safety standards, and supply chains.
China, Switzerland to start talks for FTA upgrade ASAP
China and Switzerland signed a memorandum of understanding and agreed to officially start negotiations for the upgrade of the Sino-Swiss free trade agreement as soon as possible, according to Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
Iran-Oman kick off negotiations on launching PTA
The head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said that the first round of the talks for launching the Preferential Trade Agreement between Iran and the Sultanate of Oman was held in Muscat.
EAEU, Mongolia complete talks on temporary trade agreement
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Mongolia have completed negotiations on a temporary trade agreement; it might be signed by the end of this year, according to the Eurasian Economic Commission.