Egypt


United States and Egypt agree to further trade cooperation
The United States and Egypt discussed ways to further expand fair and reciprocal trade and investment between the two countries.
MERCOSUR threatens feed-in industries, vehicles: Industry Minister rules out possibility
The agreements will force global companies to exclude us from manufacturing: Masrouga
Argentina’s congress ratifies Mercosur-Egypt agreement
Argentina was the only signatory country that hadn’t yet ratified the free trade agreement, which can now go into effect.
ICSID arbitrators turn investment treaty into insurance policy against terrorism
The consequence of this decision is that investors would likely be put above all other victims of terrorism and related political violence in conflict areas. That is shocking from the perspective of international justice.
Egypt’s FM in Brussels to meet European Union counterparts
Sameh Shoukry is scheduled to sign a cooperation agreement with EU counterparts that frames Egypt’s future relationship with European institutions in the next three years.
Arbitrator rules Egypt must compensate EMG
The international arbitration panel ruled that Egypt failed to protect the Sinai pipeline from terrorists.
Launching FTA talks with a number of countries approved by EAEU
The Presidents of Armenia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kirgizstan have approved the proposal to launch FTA talks with Iran, Egypt, India and Singapore.
Government reaches settlement with ArcelorMittal to avoid paying $600m in compensation
The settlement stipulates that the arbitration lawsuit has been annulled. ArcelorMittal filed this lawsuit against the Egyptian government 18 months ago before the ICSID.
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt to start free trade zones
Nigeria is to establish a free trade zone with Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. The four countries have already worked out modalities for establishing the zone.
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