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Russia includes Morocco in a North African free trade zone project
A few days after the Russia-Africa Summit, Russia has announced that it is working on a free trade agreement with several North African countries, including Morocco.
Russian Federation includes Morocco in North African free trade zone project
During a meeting with his Cabinet of Ministers, president Putin announced his intention to sign free trade agreements with several North African countries, namely Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
Confidential document reveals SA fears that AGOA trade pact status is under threat
In a confidential discussion note seen by Daily Maverick, South Africa admits its status as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act is under threat.
EU firms expected to flee Russia after Danone, Carlsberg raid
Russian president Vladimir Putin snatched control of Fortum's assets. Fortnum will try to recoup its losses via international arbitration.
South Africa government officials head to US to save AGOA trade deal
A South African government delegation will embark on a charm offensive in the US this week aiming to defuse tensions with the African nation’s second-biggest trading partner over foreign policy and retain its preferential access to American markets.
Russia is in talks to establish free zone in Egypt: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced at the plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum that Russia is in talks on establishing a free zone in Egypt.
Kenya and Russia to sign trade pact, President Ruto says
Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto's office said on Monday, after hosting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Nairobi.
Second day of Alexander Novak's working visit to Iran
Iran and Russia discussed the preparation of a Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran.
India’s ties with Russia remain steady. But Moscow’s tighter embrace of China makes it wary
India’s relationship with Russia remains steadfast as both sides seek to deepen their economic ties. But Moscow has also grown close to Beijing since invading Ukraine, and that raises critical national security concerns for New Delhi.
Russia embarks on a major BRICS offensive to upgrade BIT and complete EAEU FTA agreements
Trade meetings with China, Brazil and India are paving the way for a rapid increase in Russia-BRICS trade and underpinning its strengths