West Asia


Bilateral deal-making involving governments of West Asia.

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Türkiye–Hong Kong investment agreement enters into force
The law approving the agreement between Türkiye and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments has been published in the Official Gazette and has entered into force.
Turkey says free-trade talks with GCC are underway
Turkey is pursuing free trade talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), trade minister Omer Bolat has said.
Qatar, Uruguay sign investment protection and tax treaties to deepen economic ties
Qatar and Uruguay signed two economic agreements aimed at strengthening investment flows and eliminating double taxation as Doha moves to expand its network of international trade partners.
Türkiye and Bosnia sign updated trade pact as commerce exceeds $1 billion
Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed an updated trade agreement to streamline customs procedures between the two countries.
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign investment protection deal
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed an agreement to protect and promote mutual investments between both countries.
Syrian-Turkish talks on roadmap for strategic economic and trade partnership
The Turkish Minister noted significant progress was achieved to establish a new comprehensive economic partnership agreement aimed at integrating the Turkish and Syrian economies
Türkiye wins $30M arbitration case over Italian Enel’s revoked solar license
Türkiye has prevailed in an international arbitration case brought by Italian energy giant Enel S.p.A. over the 2022 cancellation of a pre-license for a solar power plant in the southwestern province of Isparta, the country's energy regulator announced on Friday.
Bahrain, Hungary launch bilateral investment protection agreement
The Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Hungary for the Promotion and Protection of Investments officially entered into force on 7 July 2025.
Bahrain ratifies Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE
Key features include the exclusion of concessions for natural resources from its protection remit, the inclusion of sovereign wealth funds as "Investors" and a denial of benefits clause.
Iran, Venezuela to finalize free trade deal in next 2 days: Official
A senior Iranian government official says the draft document for a free trade deal between Iran and Venezuela will be finalized within the next two days.