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Thailand forges ahead with free trade pacts to ignite economic growth
15-Jan-2024 The Nation
Thailand is actively negotiating 11 free trade agreements (FTAs) in a bid to expand trade, attract investment and bolster the country’s revenue streams. Thai government also plans to hold hearings among stakeholders to ensure advantages extend to the Thai population.
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.
Sri Lanka eyeing investment only deal with India, RCEP hits roadblock: President
1-Dec-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka has started discussions on separate agreements on investment and trade with India and an attempt to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has been hit by a lack of rules to admit new members.
Sri Lanka, Thailand to sign trade agreement in February
21-Nov-2023 Reuters
Sri Lanka plans to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Thailand in December and sign a deal on Feb. 3, Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesperson said.
India, Sri Lanka resume talks on economic, technology cooperation
14-Nov-2023 Live Mint
After a five-year hiatus, India and Sri Lanka have re-launched talks on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement. The two sides held the 12th round of negotiations on the agreement in Colombo.
Sri Lanka looks to create more trade agreements with Asia
7-Nov-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka is looking beyond strengthening ties with its largest traditional export destinations, the USA and the EU/UK, to deeper integration with South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia nations.
Sri Lanka to sign FTA with Malaysia in February
24-Oct-2023 Daily News
Sri Lanka will sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia when President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits the country in February, said visiting Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Free trade agreements with the EU, UAE and Sri Lanka expected next year
2-Oct-2023 Thai PBS World
Thailand is expected to finalise free trade agreements (FTAs) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second and third quarters of next year.
Malaysia considers Sri Lanka’s request to discuss FTA
2-Oct-2023 Colombo Gazette
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has responded positively to Sri Lanka’s request to commence negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka seeks bilateral trade agreement with South Korea
21-Sep-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka’s President and his South Korean counterpart discussed the importance of finalizing a trade agreement between Sri Lanka and South Korea, and enhancing investment relations between the two nations.
Preferential trade agreement: Dhaka, Colombo to swap revised product lists next month
30-Aug-2023 The Financial Express
Dhaka and Colombo are set to exchange revised lists of requested products by September to sign a proposed preferential trade agreement shortly.
Thai-Lanka FTA to be a reality in 2024
29-Aug-2023 Colombo Times
Thailand and Sri Lanka expect to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in 2024 as the two parties aim for three more rounds of talks this year to conclude the negotiations.
Sri Lanka serious on laws to honour deals after diplomatic hiccups with India, Japan, US
15-Aug-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka is seriously moving with a new laws which will prevent any of its future governments from backtracking bilateral and multilateral deals signed without the consent of the relevant parties involved
Sri Lanka to join RCEP, signs FTAs with ASEAN countries once debt restructuring completed
11-Aug-2023 Xinhua Net
Sri Lanka will join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and enter Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries after debt restructuring is complete.
SL – Thailand FTA to be signed next March
25-Jul-2023 Reuters
Sri Lanka plans to complete free trade talks with Thailand by February and sign an agreement in March, Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesperson said, as part of an effort to expand trade as it emerges from economic turmoil.
Sri Lanka cabinet approves proposal on preferential trade agreement with Indonesia
12-Jul-2023 Xinhua Net
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to enter into a preferential trade agreement with Indonesia as a preliminary step to reach a long-term free trade agreement.
Sri Lanka seeks entry into RCEP trade deal
29-Jun-2023 Xinhua
Sri Lanka has launched a fact-finding mission to explore avenues for an early entry into the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership free trade agreement, a statement from the foreign ministry said .
Sri Lanka possibly joining RCEP trade deal: ASEAN
16-Jun-2023 The Island Online
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on Wednesday met with the Sri Lankan presidential secretariat, led by the president’s senior economic adviser Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, in Jakarta.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to resume talks for bilateral trade deal this month
8-May-2023 Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh plan to hold an introductory meeting virtually on 29th of this month to commence negotiations for the proposed preferential trade agreement (PTA), which is expected to eventually lead to a free trade agreement (FTA).