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UAE and Congo-Brazzaville finalise terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
29-Dec-2023     Khaleej Times
The UAE and the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville have concluded the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa)
India takes cautionary stance amid Bangladesh-China trade bloc negotiations
29-Dec-2023     Dhaka Tribune
India is evaluating the potential consequences before accelerating FTA negotiations with Bangladesh
Thai PM to visit Sri Lanka to sign FTA
29-Dec-2023     Daily News
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in February 2024 after the successful conclusion of the latest round of negotiations between the two countries.
GCC inks free trade deal with South Korea
29-Dec-2023     Current Affairs
The GCC deepens economic ties with major Asian partners, signing its second FTA this year, highlighting commitment to investment and economic diversification.
A roundup of free trade deals the UK signed in 2023
22-Dec-2023     City A.M.
While work is still underway on securing deals with the USA and India, among others, in 2023, the Australia and New Zealand deals took effect, the UK signed up to the CPTPP agreement.
Britain and Switzerland agree wide-ranging financial services trade deal
22-Dec-2023     Reuters
Britain and Switzerland signed a wide-ranging financial services deal granting reciprocal market access for their banks, insurers, asset managers and stock exchanges to boost trade and cut compliance costs.
Madrid's new stance on Western Sahara boosts trade between Morocco and Spain
21-Dec-2023     Atalayar
Trade relations between Morocco and Spain are at an all-time high. Since the government of Pedro Sánchez changed the traditional Spanish position on the Sahara issue, recognising the Moroccan autonomy plan.
Ugandan delegation meet US gov't officials over AGOA trade termination
21-Dec-2023     Capital FM
Odrek Rwabwogo, Chairperson of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) and Rwabwogo has urged the US government not use disproportionate force against Uganda whose values and relationship have stayed firm on multiple fronts over the years.
Biden administration to remove four African nations from AGOA
21-Dec-2023     BNN
In a significant policy shift, the Biden administration has announced the removal of Niger, Gabon, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Uganda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) effective January 2024.
Ethiopia to commence AfCFTA trial implementation soon
21-Dec-2023     Ena
Ethiopia will begin the trial implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement soon, according to Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration.