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S. Korea strikes economic partnership deal with Georgia
South Korea has struck an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Georgia, while some agricultural products are excluded, the FTA is expected to boost bilateral trade and position South Korea as a gateway to the Caucasus region.
India seeks lower non-tariff barriers, easier mobility; EU wants major duty cuts in potential FTA
Several important issues pertaining to bilateral trade emerged between India and the European Union (EU) in the 10th round of negotiations. Both India and EU are learnt to have expressed reluctance to open up their respective dairy and agricultural sectors for foreign trade owing to local sensitivities.
Sri Lanka – Singapore FTA text (2018)
Saudi Arabia wants bilateral investment treaty with India before proceeding with an FTA: Sources
Saudi Arabia seeks a Bilateral Investment Treaty with India before advancing a Free Trade Agreement. However, differing stances may delay FTA negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Panama agrees $26m payment to settle dispute with US miner
Panama has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a dispute with Dominion Mineral Corp. after losing an arbitration award in 2020 over the US mining company’s copper-gold exploration licences.
Poland, France join forces against EU-Mercosur trade deal
The Polish government and the French National Assembly have passed resolutions opposing the EU's trade deal with Mercosur, as farmers from both nations have voiced their opposition, which they say will lead to unfair competition for European agriculture.
S. Korea, Mongolia to hold fourth round of talks on economic partnership deal
The two nations plan to hold in-depth negotiations on 19 areas including commodities, services, investment and government procurement.
Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal
While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.
Saudi Arabia wants bilateral investment treaty with India before proceeding with an FTA: Sources
Saudi Arabia seeks a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with India before advancing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). However, differing stances may delay FTA negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).