ISDS Case Map
GCC
The caretaker government had ratified the draft of FTA, including the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
Turkey and the Gulf Cooperation Council have signed a deal to begin formal negotiations for a free trade agreement, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced, as Ankara looks to boost economic ties in the Middle East.
The UAE and Peru have announced that they will start talks for a free trade agreement later this year.
India is keen to finalise the trade pact before the model code of conduct (MCC) kicks-in ahead of its general elections, making the timing of the finalisation of the proposed deal crucial
Pakistan has negotiated to include a graduated approach for settlement of investment disputes between the state and investors.
Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are likely to sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on the lines of FTA with GCC countries.
The GCC deepens economic ties with major Asian partners, signing its second FTA this year, highlighting commitment to investment and economic diversification.
Saudi Commercial Attaché in Pakistan said the Kingdom’s officials were currently assessing advancements in the initial Free Trade Agreement.
South Korea plans to hold talks with the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council this week in Saudi Arabia in the latest effort to work out differences to forge a free trade agreement, the industry ministry said.
The Gulf Co-operation Council will soon enter into free trade agreement with China and the region is in advanced stage of negotiations with South Korea; while it seeks to upgrade agreement with Singapore.
