GCC 'closer' to FTA with EU
Wednesday, May 28 - 2008 at 08:27
GCC countries are hopeful that they will be able to sign the long-awaited free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of the year, reported Reuters. Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmad Abdullah Al Mahmood said on Monday after talks with EU officials in Brussels that after 18 years, the two sides were now 'very close' to concluding the agreement. EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said the two sides had made very good progress and were now 'closer than ever to a conclusion'.
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Jeff Florian, Senior ReporterWednesday, May 28 - 2008 at 08:27 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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