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Optimistic I-EAEU FTA talks will conclude this year: minister
30-May-2025     ANTARA News
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto expressed optimism that the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA), will be finalized this year, as most key issues have been resolved and the agreement is in its finalization stage.
Anwar: Asean, GCC set to launch FTA talks, aiming for stronger trade ties
28-May-2025     Malay Mail
Prime Minister and Asean 2025 Chair, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced today that the 10-member bloc plans to launch free trade agreement negotiations with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Ending the era of investor-state dispute settlement
28-May-2025     Global Development Policy Center
To accomplish the removal of ISDS efficiently, G7 countries, or some subset of them, could lead the development of a plurilateral agreement to alter all IIAs amongst the parties that sign up to it.
India's dairy sector pushes for safeguards in US trade talks
27-May-2025     Reuters
India, the world's largest milk producer, must protect millions of small dairy farmers in its trade talks with the United States to avoid market disruption from any surge in US imports, industry officials said.
EU and Ukraine preparing to negotiate new trade agreement – Polish minister
27-May-2025     MSN
Ukraine and the EU are preparing for negotiations on a new trade agreement. The Polish minister emphasized the need for Ukraine's agricultural sector to comply with European standards.
Switzerland and US agree to accelerate trade talks, Swiss president says
27-May-2025     Reuters
Switzerland and the United States have agreed to accelerate their trade talks and are determined to reach an agreement quickly, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said, without specifying a time frame.
EU 'fully committed' to reaching US trade deal: commissioner
27-May-2025     France 24
The European Union remains "fully committed" to reaching a trade agreement with the United States, the bloc's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said following calls with top US officials.
Malaysia and GCC launched free trade agreement negotiations
27-May-2025     Indiplomacy
Malaysia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have officially launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties across goods, services, and broader economic cooperation.
UAE-Phl FTA to be signed next month
27-May-2025     Daily Tribune
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to sign their first-ever Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in June, marking a historic milestone in their bilateral relations.
Indonesia, Ethiopia eye stronger economic, BRICS cooperation
26-May-2025     Antara
Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and Ethiopian Ambassador to Indonesia, Fekadu Beyene Aleka, discussed intensifying cooperation between the two countries and the BRICS group of developing world economies.