22.06.2015
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EFTA and Central American States sign Protocol of Accession of Guatemala to the EFTA-Central America Free Trade Agreement
17.11.2014
Guatemala ready to join EFTA’s free trade network
On 17 November 2014, Ministers from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and from Guatemala marked the outcome of the negotiations on Guatemala’s accession to the EFTA-Central America Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
27.10.2014
EFTA and Guatemala conclude free trade negotiations
In a final round of negotiations held in Guatemala City on 14 and 15 October 2014, delegations from the EFTA States and Guatemala substantially concluded free trade negotiations within the framework of the EFTA-Central America Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
23.07.2014
EFTA-Central America Free Trade Agreement set to enter into force
Following its ratification by all parties, the free trade agreement (FTA) between the EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and the Central American States of Costa Rica and Panama will become operational in the coming weeks.
24.06.2013
EFTA States sign Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica and Panama
Ministers from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and from Costa Rica and Panama have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today. The FTA will further enhance the economic ties and promote trade and investment between the two sides.
18.02.2013
EFTA proceeds in Central America negotiations
During a sixth round in the framework of free trade negotiations with Central American States held from 12 to 15 February 2013 in Geneva, the EFTA States focused on outstanding issues with Guatemala.
17.12.2012
EFTA and Central America move towards finalisation of free trade negotiations
At a fifth round of negotiations held in Guatemala City on 10-14 December 2012, delegations from the EFTA States as well as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama made important progress towards the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the two sides.
05.11.2012
EFTA and Central America make further headway in free trade negotiations
Delegations from the EFTA States as well as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama held a fourth round of negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement from 29 October to 2 November 2012 in Geneva.
27.08.2012
EFTA and Central America advance in free trade negotiations
A third round of negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement between the EFTA States and Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama was held on 20-24 August 2012 in San José, Costa Rica.
08.06.2012
EFTA and Central American States hold second round of free trade negotiations
Meeting on 4-7 June 2012 in Panama City, delegations from the EFTA States, on the one hand, and Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama, on the other hand, made significant headway in their negotiations on a broad-based free trade agreement.
02.03.2012
EFTA opens free trade negotiations with Central American States
Delegations from the EFTA States and Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama convened for a first round of negotiations on a broad-based free trade agreement from 28 February to 1 March 2012 in Geneva.
14.11.2011
EFTA and Central American States announce start of free trade negotiations
Ministers from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland - and Panama, together with Costa Rica and Honduras, today announced the start of negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with a view to further enhancing the economic ties and promoting trade and investment between the two sides.
28.03.2011
EFTA and Central American countries hold exploratory meeting under EFTA-Panama Joint Committee
Delegations from the EFTA States, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras met on 23 March 2011 for an exploratory meeting in Panama City.
20.07.2010