THERE is an agreement between the GCC and the United Kingdom emphasising the importance of progressing towards finalising negotiations for a free-trade agreement (FTA), and the goal is to sign the agreement this year, said Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
The GCC chief’s remarks came after his meeting on Thursday in London with the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, reported SPA .