Tomorrow... the signing of the free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Britain
The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassim Al-Budaiwi, announced that the joint statement concluding the negotiations on the free trade agreement between the GCC countries and Britain will be signed in London tomorrow (Wednesday).
According to the council's statement, Al-Badawi said: "This signing comes after a series of rounds of negotiations and intensive meetings between the two sides, which reflected their shared keenness to strengthen the Gulf-British strategic partnership and to elevate economic, trade and investment relations to broader horizons, in a way that achieves the common interests of both sides.".
He added: “This agreement embodies the advanced economic standing of the GCC countries, and reflects the Council’s keenness to build effective international partnerships based on mutual interests and sustainable development. It also comes within the framework of other efforts made by the GCC countries to open global markets to their various products and diversify their sources of income.”.
He stated that the Council looks forward to the agreement forming a new beginning towards greater cooperation and economic integration between the GCC countries and the United Kingdom.
