18-Mar-2024
Jakarta Globe
During the launch, both countries found the PTA to become a key building block towards a free trade agreement.
12-Feb-2024
The Island Online
China shows flexibility in resuming Free Trade Agreement talks with Sri Lanka after a brief halt, addressing disagreements on tariff lists and reciprocity. Sri Lanka, caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war between China and India, seeks foreign inflows amidst an economic crisis. The talks were briefly paused due to disagreements over tariff lines and liberalization.
7-Feb-2024
Colombo Gazette
Talks between China and Sri Lanka on a Free Trade Agreement have stalled following disagreements on certain issues, including on the level of liberalization.
29-Dec-2023
Dhaka Tribune
India is evaluating the potential consequences before accelerating FTA negotiations with Bangladesh
2-Oct-2023
Thai PBS World
Thailand is expected to finalise free trade agreements (FTAs) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second and third quarters of next year.
2-Oct-2023
Colombo Gazette
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has responded positively to Sri Lanka’s request to commence negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and Sri Lanka.