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UAE, US enter negotiations on free trade |
2005-03-09 |
ABU DHABI The UAE and US officials began here yesterday the first round of negotiations of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with assurances from the US side that the move would not affect the integrity of the GCC bloc. Assistant US Trade Representative Catherine A. Novelli, head of the US delegation, told newsmen after the inaugural session of the negotiations that FTAs with Bahrain and now UAE was a precursor for a broader GCC-based agreement and also with countries in the Middle East as a whole. "The US is a strong supporter of the GCC in its initiatives to promote the collective interests of the grouping. These agreements will serve to With the UAE, she said the agreement, once implemented, would ensure reciprocal benefits by On whether there was a hidden agenda, Mrs Novelli replied: " |
Posted by:Steve White |
#1 Love the repeated To be honest, I'm not sure if there's anything more to this than just Saudi hubris, but it is a nice bit of spectator sport for those who know the amazing over the top arrogance of the Saudis first-hand. |
Posted by: .com 2005-03-09 10:04:43 AM |