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FTA with Gulf council on the backburner as talks put off
In a significant setback to India’s ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Free Trade Agreement discussions between the two sides have been postponed indefinitely.
Lobbies trying to stall FTA with EU: Attiyah
Lobbies representing European petrochemicals and aluminum industries are attempting to stall the long overdue free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union because they are concerned about compettion from the GCC
NZ agrees trade deal with six Gulf states
New Zealand has successfully concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement with six oil-rich Gulf states, Trade Minister Tim Groser announced yesterday.
New Zealand and Gulf states finalize free trade pact
New Zealand and the six states of the Gulf Cooperation Council have concluded a free trade agreement, Trade Minister Tim Groser announced Monday.
Malaysia plans to start FTA talks with GCC countries
Malaysia hopes to start negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries this week.
FTA between GCC, EU expected to be sealed next March: Kuwaiti official
The long-awaited negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council is expected to be completed by next March, a Kuwaiti senior official said Tuesday.
EU urged to sign free trade deal with Gulf states
Gulf oil producers yesterday urged the European Union to stop setting conditions and sign a free trade agreement that has eluded the two sides for nearly two decades because of persistent rifts.
NZ closer to Middle East trade deal
Plans to further relations between New Zealand and the Middle East are on track and a trade agreement looks close to being finalised next year, one business expert says.
Gulf states, EU to resume negotiations over free-trade agreement
The EU is expected to drop "noneconomic demands" to which the Gulf states object, according to a report from the Emirates Industrial Bank.
Korea looks to FTA with Arab States
After concluding free trade talks with the European Union, Korea is eyeing the Gulf Cooperation Council as its next FTA partner