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Fact Sheet: US-India Strategic Partnership
3-Mar-2006     White House
Nukes and mangoes on Bush's mind in India
2-Mar-2006     Asia Times
Although US President George W Bush's India visit that officially started on Thursday is hardly expected to grab headlines in terms of business and economic deals between the two countries, both are looking forward to several new initiatives to boost bilateral commercial ties expected to be announced in the next few days.
Egypt against conditional deals
2-Mar-2006     AND Network
An Egyptian official yesterday said that the timing of signing a free trade agreement (FTA) "wasn't appropriate from the Egyptian and US points of view".
Seoul to gather public opinion on FTA with US
2-Mar-2006     Korea Times
In advance of negotiations with the United States on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), the South Korean government that it would gather public opinion on the issue through e-mail.
Ecuador ready to butt US FTA
2-Mar-2006     Prensa Latina
The Ecuadorian government's aspirations to wrap up the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US by the end of March, are stirring up Thursday grassroots organizations against that deal.
Private rivers: Will transnational water companies swallow El Salvador's water supply?
2-Mar-2006     Upside Down World
CAFTA creates a new legal framework for the sale of water and other public services, although it allows countries to "opt-out" of the public services of their choosing. El Salvador's President Tony Saca chose no service exemptions, and thus opened the entire water sector to competition by international corporations.
Kenya, Sudan to sign trade pact
2-Mar-2006     The Standard
Kenya and Sudan are set to sign a bilateral trade agreement that may open up the vast Sudanese market to Kenyan entrepreneurs.
Cabinet may approve new trade accord with Indonesia today
2-Mar-2006     Daily Times
The federal cabinet is expected to accord ex-post fecto approval to the signing of Framework Agreement between Pakistan and Indonesia on Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEP) and its ratification on Thursday.
Uruguay rejects President's plea to halt pulp mills
2-Mar-2006     IPS
Under an investment treaty signed by Uruguay and Finland in 2002, Uruguay would have to pay heavy damages if it ordered the suspension of work on the Botnia factory.
China, Australia hold fourth round of FTA talks
2-Mar-2006     People's Daily
Due to structural differences between the two economies, the talks will focus on agriculture, service and Australia-interested investment.