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GCC – Japan negotiations make progress in sealing free trade agreement
7-Jul-2025 Saudi Gazette
The second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Japan took place in Tokyo from June 30 to July 4. These talks focused on key provisions including goods, technical barriers, services (financial, telecommunications), movement of natural persons, intellectual property, dispute settlement, and trade facilitation.
Second round of GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations to take place Monday
1-Jul-2025 Arab News
Saudi Arabia is set to participate in the second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Japan from June 30 to July 4.
UK-GCC free trade deal nears finish line, promises $10.8b boost to two-way trade
27-Jun-2025 Gulf News
The United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council are in the final stages of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement, a deal first launched in June 2022.
Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal
18-Jun-2025 The Guardian
PM urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meat.
Gulf countries look east and west for trade agreements
2-Jun-2025 Semafor
The GCC is looking east and west for free trade agreements and foreign investments to drive non-oil revenue.
Dismay as UK prepares to sign ‘values-free’ £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states
30-May-2025 The Guardian
Trade unions and human rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside.
Anwar: Asean, GCC set to launch FTA talks, aiming for stronger trade ties
28-May-2025 Malay Mail
Prime Minister and Asean 2025 Chair, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced today that the 10-member bloc plans to launch free trade agreement negotiations with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Malaysia and GCC launched free trade agreement negotiations
27-May-2025 Indiplomacy
Malaysia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have officially launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties across goods, services, and broader economic cooperation.
Reeves eyes trade deal with Gulf countries after striking EU Brexit reset pact
20-May-2025 The Independent
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Government is next hoping to secure a trade deal with the six Gulf nations, including Qatar and Saudia Arabia.
Kuwait, China’s Hong Kong sign agreement to boost cooperation
18-May-2025 Xinhua
Kuwait and China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region signed an agreement to promote and protect investment.
Hong Kong, Qatar ‘substantially conclude’ investment pact: HKSAR chief
18-May-2025 Gulf News
Hong Kong and Qatar have made significant progress in concluding the negotiations for an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.
Malaysia continues GCC trade talks that began in 2011
10-May-2025 AGBI
Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that talks on closing a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council are continuing, 14 years after they first began.
Türkiye, gulf countries hold third round of $2T free trade talks
17-Apr-2025 Türkiye Today
The third round of free trade agreement negotiations between Türkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council was held in Ankara, according to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
Free trade talks eyed with Gulf nations
21-Feb-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand is revving up free trade agreement negotiations with Gulf countries to enhance trade, tourism and investment.
India negotiating FTA with GCC and Qatar: MEA
19-Feb-2025 ANI
India is in the process of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council and is also considering an FTA with Qatar.
Indonesia-GCC trade talks achieve key progress in Riyadh
11-Feb-2025 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made significant progress in their second round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. Discussions focused on various trade and investment aspects, with agreements reached in key areas.
FS hopes to expedite HK-GCC free trade agreement
21-Jan-2025 RTHK
Financial Secretary Paul Chan expressed his desire to expedite a free trade agreement between Hong Kong and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
GCC eyes free trade agreement with India in 2025: Key developments at Kochi dialogue
20-Jan-2025 News of Bahrain
The Gulf Cooperation Council is set to initiate long-awaited free trade negotiations with India this year, according to its Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi.
Thailand and Saudi Arabia deepen trade ties, explore free trade pact
20-Jan-2025 The Nation
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have made significant strides in strengthening their bilateral trade relations, with both countries exploring opportunities to further enhance economic cooperation.
Japan, GCC strengthen economic ties with 1st round of FTA talks
16-Dec-2024 Arab News
Japan and the GCC are strengthening their economic ties with the successful completion of the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations. This milestone signifies a significant step towards deeper economic collaboration, covering key areas such as trade in goods and services, customs procedures, and digital trade. The two regions are aiming to increase trade volumes and foster closer economic integration, with a focus on clean energy, healthcare, and digital innovation.