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US lawmakers call for action over Mexico's GM corn ban
12-Dec-2022     Reuters
A group of bipartisan US lawmakers called on Trade Representative to start consultations under the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement over Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn and the herbicide glyphosate.
The Energy Charter Treaty is on life support with little chance of revival
12-Dec-2022     Euractiv
After the withdrawal of eight EU member states, the European Commission has little prospect of reviving stalled talks to modernise the 1998 Energy Charter Treaty.
Govt, Barrick Gold settlement agreement 'legal' in Reko Diq project: SC
9-Dec-2022     The Express Tribune
The Supreme Court declared that the settlement agreement between Canadian mining company Barrick Gold and the government of Pakistan in the Reko Diq mining project is legal.
Georgia, UAE hold second round of comprehensive economic cooperation talks
9-Dec-2022     Agenda.ge
Georgia and the United Arab Emirates have held the second round of negotiations on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement between the countries as part of a visit of Georgian officials, in Dubai.
EU to introduce targets for raw materials self-sufficiency
9-Dec-2022     Euractiv
Existing EU free-trade deals with Canada, Japan and Vietnam contain provisions about raw materials. And there are ongoing talks about including a raw materials chapter in trade agreements with Chile and Australia.
Israel Ambassador Naor Gilon says, 'India-Israel to finalise FTA soon'
9-Dec-2022     Republic World
Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, indicated that Israel is planning to kick start dialogue regarding the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations soon.
Sri Lanka to resume negotiations on stalled trade agreement with India
9-Dec-2022     The Hindu
Sri Lanka will soon resume talks with India on the stalled Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement (ETCA), authorities said, as Colombo looks to trade pacts and foreign direct investments to rebuild its crisis-hit economy.
Britain begins preparations for S.Korea trade talks
9-Dec-2022     Reuters
Britain began preparations on Friday for trade talks with South Korea, starting a consultation with businesses and individuals about what they want to see in a future free trade agreement.
Azerbaijan discusses efforts to increase investment with Indonesia
9-Dec-2022     Antara News
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Elnur Israfil oglu Mammadov discussed efforts to increase business and bilateral investment with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Indo-Pacific economic group expects progress in first round of talks - US official
9-Dec-2022     Urdu Point
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) partners' meeting in Australia on Saturday for the first negotiating round on trade-related matters will pose a tangible opportunity to reach consensus on several key items.