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Deadlock as member states disagree over withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty
11-Jan-2024     Euronews
Decision on whether to part from treaty remains in limbo, with some EU countries wanting to stay and others having already departed.
UAE concludes CEPA negotiations with Congo-Brazzaville
11-Jan-2024     Gulf Business
The UAE has completed bilateral trade negotiations with Congo-Brazzaville, the second Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) agreement with an African state in a week.
Ethiopia working aggressively to finalize its accession to WTO, implement AfCFTA
11-Jan-2024     ENA
Ethiopia is aggressively working to finalize its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the coming three years, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Gebremeskel Chala remarked.
India won't resume FTA talks with Canada anytime soon as solution eludes Khalistan issue: Source
11-Jan-2024     Money Control
India has no plans to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement with Canada anytime soon since both sides are yet to find a political solution over the issue of Khalistani activities.
Brazil's Lula, Japan's Kishida discuss potential Mercosur trade deal
11-Jan-2024     Reuters
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida a potential trade deal between Japan and South American bloc Mercosur, the Brazilian government said.
Al Habtoor group issues a notice of an investment dispute against Lebanon
10-Jan-2024     Al Habtoor
Emirati conglomerate Al Habtoor Group served a notice of an Investment Treaty Dispute against the Lebanese Republic in connection with Lebanon’s breaches of the Bilateral Investment Treaty between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.
African governments to consider charter to facilitate trade
10-Jan-2024     GBC
The Africa Private Sector Summit has called on African governments to consider the adoption of a Charter on Private Sector Bill of Rights to facilitate the emergence of an enabling environment for trade and investment on the continent.
Ethiopia cautious over potential revenue losses under AfCFTA
10-Jan-2024     The Reporter
Ethiopia’s trade negotiators are taking cautious steps to minimize revenue losses from the impending full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The potential impact of AfCFTA on social security and inclusive development
10-Jan-2024     Africa Forbes
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been touted as the key to unlocking the continent’s economic fortunes. Yet, in a continent that grapples with extreme poverty and inequality, what does this tangibly mean?
India-UK FTA: Next round of talks for free trade agreement from Wednesday
10-Jan-2024     Financial Express
These negotiations would focus on complex issues in the areas of goods, services, and investment. Issues that are pending include duty cuts on electric vehicles, whiskey, and the movement of professionals.