Exporters Affected By Canceled Flights in EuropeTuesday, April 20, 2010 Guatemalan agricultural exporters are reportedly losing millions due to cancelled flights from and to Europe. Many flights to and from Europe have been cancelled due to ash generated by a volcanic eruption in Iceland. Export Quotas in the European AgreementMonday, August 6, 2012 A computerized system is being prepared in order to control the volume of exports to Europe by each Central American country, within the provisions of the Partnership Agreement. An article in Laprensagráfica.com reports that "Central America is working on the adoption of a computerized system which will keep track of the volumes of cargo that each country in the region exports to Europe under the quotas that were agreed in the Agreement Association (AA). " Europe and Central American to hold low-level negotiations in HondurasFriday, February 6, 2009 Central America and the EU will hold a round of negotiations in March to "expedite and energize" the agreement of association. Nicolas Bulte, EU chief for economic policy and the press for Central America, in an article by proceso.hn "...explained that in this round, which will be held by request of Central America, both blocks will jointly define which of the 12 subtopics have had the slowest progress up to now." Guatemala Exports to Europe Down 9%Friday, November 16, 2012 The economic crisis and low prices are the reasons for the drop in Guatemalan exports to Europe which up to September closed at a low of 9.1% compared to the previous year. According to the Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) total exports to Europe, in September 2012, amounted to $492.8 million compared to the $542.2 million in the same period of 2011. El Salvador: Textile Exports to Europe Up 133%Tuesday, January 28, 2014 The sale of synthetic fibers increased by 133% between November 2012 and March 2013. Statsistics from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reveal that between November 2012 and March 2013, exports of synthetic fibers to Europe increased from $1.4 million to $3.4 million, which is 133%. EU and CA Close Telecommunications ChapterWednesday, April 21, 2010 Negotiators from both blocks announced they have reached an agreement on all items related to Telecommunications. The announcement was made by Rubén Morales, Guatemalan Economy Minister. He added that this chapter introduces safeguards for companies to participate in the Central American telecom market. Ministers from Central America to evaluate negotiations with the EUFriday, September 5, 2008 Foreign Ministers from Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras will participate in a meeting next week in Madrid to evaluate the state of negotiations between Central America and the European Union. The meeting is organized by the European Network for Cooperation and Development (RECYD) under the theme "Towards a Political and Economic Association" and will be inaugurated on September 9 by the Spanish Foreign minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, according to a release today from the SEGIB EU Would Approve Including Panama In C.A. NegotiationsWednesday, March 3, 2010 The European Union would announce its formal incorporation into the negotiations tomorrow. As a requisite for being included in the project, Panama has accepted all the items already negotiated and closed. Panama Enters EU NegotiationThursday, March 4, 2010 The European Union formally accepted the inclusion of Panama in the negotiations for an Association Agreement with Central America. This way, EU recognizes Panama as part of the Central American block, despite the fact that it is not a member of the Central American Economic Integration Secretary (SIECA). Central American negotiators meet before heading to BrusselsTuesday, November 18, 2008 The technical teams will meet in Guatemala next week to come up with a consensus for the proposal that they will take to the sixth round of negotiations. The main negotiators and the technical teams will meet from November 24 to 28 to try to establish their main positions for the sixth round of negotiations, which will be held in Brussels, Belgium, from December 8 to 12. Panamanian close to negotiations with the European UnionMonday, May 5, 2008 Panama is again showing signs of interest in taking part actively in negotiations between Central America and the European Union with the goal of signing an agreement of association. The National Foreign Relations Board, in which the private sector participates, had on its agenda the association agreement and the implications of an economic integration of Central America as a prerequisite for taking part. Association Agreement with EU in 2012Tuesday, September 20, 2011 It is 'impossible' that the Association Agreement with the European Union will be ratified this year. This was the announcement made by the Minister of Economy of El Salvador, Hector Dada Hirezi, referring to the fact documents containing the cornerstones of the agreement have yet to be translated. Central America and the EU Advance in Association AgreementThursday, March 25, 2010 Negotiating teams closed chapters on health and food health measures in the Association Agreement between the two blocks. The announcement was made by Roberto Echandi, Costa Rica’s chief negotiator, who explained they also closed the technical regulations chapter. Central American Businessmen Unhappy With EU ProposalFriday, March 26, 2010 Ceca, the Central American Business Committee, is demanding the EU more flexibility when opening their market to agricultural goods. In a press release, the entity expressed its discontent with the level of market access offered by the European Union. They are even considering walking away from the negotiations. |
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