Colombia and Panama Close Labor Chapter of FTAMonday, May 17, 2010 The countries concluded their second negotiation round for a Free Trade Agreement between them; most of what’s left are “complex” topics, such as financial services. Luis Guillermo Plata, Colombia’s Commerce Ministry, highlighted the negotiation’s progress. Panama lifts restrictions on Colombian importsFriday, October 10, 2008 The Department of Food Safety and the Colombian Agricultural Institute signed a protocolo regarding the import of flowers and plants from Colombia yesterday. It was also pointed out that during the meeting held this week between Food Safety officials from both countries they were able to make significant progress on other issues. Colombia signs FTA with El Salvador, Guatemala and HondurasFriday, August 1, 2008 The Free Trade Agreement fortifies the economic integration with the countries of the North Triangle of Central America. The tariff excludes goods in the light industry sector such as soaps, perfumes and cosmetics, paintings and varnishes; guarantees and herbicides, resins and final goods of the plastic industry; and footwear among others. The agreement promotes the economic development of the countries, through the liberalization of commerce, the promotion of investments, the promotion of technology and the generation of jobs, specifically in the Departments of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. Panama - Colombia FTA in Final StretchMonday, October 25, 2010 The fifth and probably final round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and Panama is developing this week. It is expected to define the most sensitive aspects of the agreement, including complete list of market accesses, "origin rules, trade facilitation and customs cooperation, sanitary and health certifications as wells as government purchases," reported Prensa.com. Office of Electricity Interconnection to be Located in PanamaThursday, March 5, 2009 The electric interconnection company between Colombia and Panama will be located in the latter. A reunion between the presidents of both countries concluded with a company name change from "Intercolpa" to "Panama Colombia Interconnection" (ICP), and with the agreement of locating the company's facilities in Panama. Dangerous Goods Management Matpel de Colombia S.A. Company Profile
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Hazardous Materials Emergencies Managing & Plannig Fourth Round of Costa Rica-Colombia FTAMonday, February 4, 2013 Against a backdrop of strong opposition from various business sectors in Costa Rica, the negotiations have focused on market access, services, investment and rules of origin. Nacion.com reports that "The project for signing a trade agreement with Colombia still hasnt won over the domestic private sector, which criticizes the protectionist measures that the country has and demands exclusion for some sectors." Panama - Colombia Electric Interconnection for 2014Thursday, November 12, 2009 The project would start in 2010, and should be operating in 2014, according to the last work schedule. In its first stage, the power lines will have capacity for transporting 300 MW. Colombia Will Advise Nicaraguan Coffee GrowersThursday, November 26, 2009 The South American country invited coffee growers to visit Colombia's coffee route and to follow its commercial strategy. The first visit is scheduled for March 2010, commented Antonio González, Colombian ambassador in Nicaragua. Taca and Colombia's Avianca Discussing AllianceTuesday, October 6, 2009 Avianca CEO Fabio Villegas announced they are negotiating a strategic alliance between both airlines. No further detail was known about this potential alliance between Colombia's largest air company and Central America's largest air transportation group, nor if the negotiation includes acquisitions or mergers. Results of FTA Between Colombia and GuatemalaFriday, November 14, 2014 Since the beggining of the FTA Guatemalan exports to Colombia have increased by 4.6% annually, while Colombian goods going to Guatemala have risen by 23.9% annually. From a statement issued by the Government of Guatemala: Exporting Coffee in Small VolumesMonday, May 2, 2016 In Colombia a simplified export procedure allows anyone to use the system, by sending their product through courier companies. The National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, with the aim of promoting the export of small quantities of coffee, has developed a simplified export procedure, which allows any natural or legal person who has registered in advance as a coffee exporter to make use of this format, whereby companies use postal and courier services, which will be registered in the system of the Federation for that purpose. Panama- Colombia FTA negotiations to resumeFriday, March 9, 2012 This agreement is part of Panama’s plans to integrate itself as a full member of the Alliance of the Pacific. The Panamanian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ricardo Quijano, met with the President of Colombia, Sergio Díaz Granados, in order to re-start negotiations for an FTA between both countries. Studies for the Panama - Colombia interconnection will be put to tenderThursday, August 21, 2008 The bidding process for the contract for the environmental impact studies of the transmission line that will link the Central American and South American markets will begin in early September. The construction of the electric interconnection lines between Panama and Colombia which is being carried out by the Transmision Electrica, S.A. company (Etesa) and Interconexion Electrica (ISA) will take between 24 and 36 months. FTA with Colombia Doesn’t Convince Costa Rican EmployersThursday, January 12, 2012 Costa Rican industrialists fear a trade agreement with Colombia will be detrimental to the local industry which is not competitive enough. In light of an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Trade to explore the possibility of an FTA with Colombia in 2012, Costa Rican business chambers are opposed to the move and warned against what they believe would be negative consequences of such an agreement for the local industry. |
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