Central America awaits new offer from EuropeThursday, July 3, 2008 The Central American negotiating team, which met in El Salvador this week, repeated that it will not change its position at least until Europe changes its offer. Rubén Morales, Vice-minister of the Economy for Guatemala, didn't discount the possibility that the pot would be sweetened on both sides of the table, but he said Central America will not make more concessions until Europe does the same. The Isthmus prepares a new offensive for next round of talks with EUThursday, August 14, 2008 Central America will preparing a "commercial offense" next week, prior to the fifth round of negotiations with the European Union. The meeting that will be held next week in Guatemala will seek to improve its bid and prevent the Agreement of Association from stalling. No EU Agreement Without the Cooperation FundMonday, June 15, 2009 This was reported by Honduran Vice-chancellor Patricia Licona after the end of the meeting among the lead negotiators for Central America. The vice-chancellor added that for the structuring of the fund a regional commission is already functioning. This is comprised of by finance ministers, the presidents of central banks, and representatives of the regional economic agencies. VI Round of Negotiations with EU in final phaseThursday, January 29, 2009 The negotiations are entering the final phase after yesterday's presentation of the sugar and banana offer by the EU. Nacion.com reports: "This has do with a quota which did not surpass, nor meet, the aspirations of Central America. EU-Central American trade talks enter fourth roundMonday, July 14, 2008 The European Union and the Central American nations today began their fourth round of negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement of association and free trade in 2009. The EU and Central America have had an association agreement since 2003, but over the past year they have started talks aimed at deepening the relationship and setting up a free trade accord. CA - EU Negotiation Depends on Honduran ElectionsWednesday, October 28, 2009 This was the official posture of a delegation from the European Parliament, in a visit to Costa Rica. Marco Vinicio Ruiz, Costa Rican Commerce Minister, explained the stance of the Europeans, who want to wait for the Honduran elections to resume negotiations after them. Central America asks EU for infrastructure assistance fundThursday, July 10, 2008 Central America will ask the European Union for a proposal to set up an Economic Fund of Financial Credit during the fourth round of negotiations to establish a trade association. The fund would be used to reduce the infrastructure disadvantages that Central American countries face relative to Europe. Panama Serves as Venue for the Commerce Ministers of C.A. MeetingTuesday, February 10, 2009 From the 11th to the 13th of February, advancement will be pursued regarding the integration of customs and the duties for bananas and sugar, issues still pending in the negotiations with the EU. PrensaLibre.com publishes in its website: "The Vice President and Panamanian Chancellor, Samuel Lewis Navarre, declared that there still is not a concrete date scheduled for the next round that Central America and the EU will coordinate in an attempt to achieve progress in negotiations and to conclude the talks next May, as they have had anticipated." C.A. Seeks to Standardize Phytosanitary StandardsMonday, February 16, 2009 The agriculture ministers of the region agreed to organize and unify the phytosanitary regulations of the TLC maintained with the United States and the treaty that is being negotiated with the EU. In its website, Nacion.com publishes: "The ministers will also discuss the possibility to implement ´purchases of farm supplies and bulk foods to cheapen the costs of importing,´ as well as the creation of a 'basic grains storage network in the region,´ clarified the spokesperson." Central America seeks special treatment for poultry and dairy productsWednesday, June 25, 2008 The poultry and dairy industries of Central America are seeking special or exclusive treatment for imported products in the trade agreement being negotiated with the European Union. "Dairy companies have asked for special treatment, and are sticking with their position," said Rigoberto Monge, a member of Central America's negotiating team. |
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