Pakistan, Thailand: FTA to be signed on Jan 15
Both sides have exchanged the final offer lists of items for free trade
Containers at a port. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Thailand will be signed on January 15, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade between the two countries.
The 9th round of FTA negotiations will start between Pakistan and Thailand by November 15, in which both sides will present the complete offer list of FTA for reaching the final agreement, a top official of the Ministry of Commerce told APP.
Expo Pakistan fosters business deals with international traders
Both sides have exchanged the final offer lists of items for free trade, including automobile and textile sectors in order to remove the reservations of both sectors. Pakistan wants concession on 100 products of textiles, agro-products, plastic and pharmaceuticals as Thailand granted the same to other FTA partners in these products, he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 15th, 2017.
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Thailand will be signed on January 15, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade between the two countries.
The 9th round of FTA negotiations will start between Pakistan and Thailand by November 15, in which both sides will present the complete offer list of FTA for reaching the final agreement, a top official of the Ministry of Commerce told APP.
Expo Pakistan fosters business deals with international traders
Both sides have exchanged the final offer lists of items for free trade, including automobile and textile sectors in order to remove the reservations of both sectors. Pakistan wants concession on 100 products of textiles, agro-products, plastic and pharmaceuticals as Thailand granted the same to other FTA partners in these products, he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 15th, 2017.