Salvadoran Congress ratifies FTA with ColombiaFriday, August 22, 2008 The Congress of El Salvador ratified the FTA that the country, along with Guatemala and Honduras, negotiated and signed with Colombia in 2007 and which should come into force before the end of the year. The ratification of the FTA "will strengthen trade, and at the same time will allow a greater flow of investment between El Salvador and Colombia," the Salvadoran Minister of Economy, Richard Esmahan, believes. First Round in Panama - Colombia FTAThursday, January 14, 2010 Negotiators from both countries will meet tomorrow in Bogotá, Colombia. They will conduct an initial exploratory meeting, in which they'll agree on the basis for negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Panama and Colombia to Negotiate FTAMonday, January 18, 2010 After an initial exploratory round, both countries agreed to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement. The commerce vice ministers from both countries will meet to establish schedules, action plans and negotiating tables. First Round for Panama-Colombia FTATuesday, March 16, 2010 Delegations from both countries started the first negotiation round for a Free Trade Agreement in Panama. It will extend until Friday, and the next one will take place in Colombia between April 12 and 16. Congress Ratifies Guatemalan FTA with ColombiaWednesday, March 11, 2009 The Guatemalan Congress ratified the FTA that the country, along with El Salvador and Honduras, negotiated and signed with Colombia in August 2007. Jessica Osorio wrote in Prensalibre.com: "The objective is to promote the expansion of trade in goods and services in a free trade zone. Each country will be sure to adopt the necessary measures to comply with the content that was approved." FTA Colombia – El Salvador Comes Into EffectTuesday, February 2, 2010 The Free Trade Agreement signed by both countries came into effect on Monday. 53% of Colombia’s industrial goods now benefit from zero tariffs when entering El Salvador. New Round in Panama-Colombia FTAThursday, February 11, 2010 The second exploratory meeting for a Free Trade Agreement between Panama and Colombia is taking place in Panama City. Ministers from both countries expect to conclude the exploratory process, defining the basis for a FTA between both countries. FTA Colombia – Honduras Now In ForceMonday, March 29, 2010 The Free Trade Agreement between both countries has been in effect since last Saturday. With Honduras, Colombia concludes an FTA with the ‘northern triangle’ (Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras). In November 2009, a Free Trade Agreement with Guatemala came into effect, and in Febraury the same happened with El Salvador. FTA Panama-Colombia Negotiations in MarchThursday, February 18, 2010 The first negotiation round for a Free Trade Agreement between both countries will take place in the Panamanian capital, between March 15 and 19. This was reported by Colombia’s Commerce Minister, Luis Guillermo Plata, who added that a second round has already been scheduled for April 12-16 in Bogotá. FTA Guatemala - Colombia in NovemberFriday, October 9, 2009 Ruben Morales, Guatemalan Economy Minister, confirmed the Free Trade Agreement will come into effect on November 13th. Next week, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will visit Guatemala. During his visit, the presidents will exchange contracts for the coming into effect of the commercial treaty. Panama and Colombia Commence Second FTA RoundMonday, May 10, 2010 A second negotiation round for signing a free trade agreement between both countries started today in Bogotá, Colombia. In the first round, held on March, both negotiating teams closed the chapter of Transparency in Institutional Matters. Colombia Expands Protection to Local IndustryThursday, January 31, 2013 Central American exporters are on alert after the Colombian government decided to increase the protection for domestic footwear and textiles industry. These measures will apply to imports from those countries Colombia does not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with. In addition, a subsidy will be granted to the coffee sector totalling around $44 million. FTA Doubles Trade Between Guatemala and ColombiaWednesday, March 27, 2013 In the three years that the FTA has been in effect the trade balance favorable to Colombia increased from $251 million in 2009 to $527 million in 2012. The nations of the Northern Triangle of Central America, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, have a free trade agreement with Colombia, whose enactment in 2010 produced immediate effects, rapidly increasing trade in goods and services between the FTA parties. FTA Guatemala - Colombia Comes Into EffectThursday, November 12, 2009 The Free Trade Agreement between both countries comes into effect today. Of the entire product universe, 53% will enjoy 0% tariff between both nations. For the rest, the removal of tariffs will be gradual, between 5 and 15 years. Colombia Includes Maritime Services in Panama FTAWednesday, March 17, 2010 In the first negotiation round, Colombia included maritime services as one of the items to negotiate for the Free Trade Agreement. Francisco Álvarez De Soto, Panama’s Commerce Negotiations vice minister, highlighted the advantages this could represent for Panama, as sea trade is one of the economic pillars of the country. |
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