ISDS Case Map
GCC
The UK is in the final stages of negotiating a free trade agreement with a group of oil-rich Middle Eastern nations including Saudi Arabia.
New Zealand has reached a free trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, a deal that will open up significant opportunities for Kiwi exporters in the Middle East.
Talks on an EU-GCC free trade agreement, which began 35 years ago, have been suspended since 2008. The UAE has urged the EU to start talks on a separate trade pact with it.
Malaysia is nearing the completion of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The foreign minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, announced the progress and highlighted the importance of this economic cooperation. Both Malaysia and the GCC members are expected to sign the FTA soon.
The discussions focused on increasing trade and investment, enhancing inter-trade growth, and advancing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK.
The first round of negotiations for the Indonesia-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA (I-GCC FTA) was held in Jakarta. Both parties agreed to continue negotiations and aim to finalize the agreement within 24 months.
UK Trade Secretary will discuss ambitions for a trade deal with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on China and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies and speed up the free trade agreement negotiations process.
Hong Kong is exploring free trade agreements with the UAE and the broader Gulf region to boost its trade and investment ties with economies in the region, senior government officials have said.
The GCC and Indonesia are launching negotiations for a free trade agreement. The talks aim to reduce tariffs, simplify trade procedures, and promote investment. The agreement is expected to strengthen economic ties between the two regions.
