🇨🇭🤝🇺🇦 Guy Parmelin, Head of the EAER: "La modernisation de cet accord de libre-échange renforce notre partenariat et souligne notre solidarité avec l'#Ukraine en cette période critique."
🇮🇸🇱🇮🇳🇴🇨🇭 EFTA–Ukraine 🇺🇦 negotiations on a modernised free trade agreement are concluded!🚀🤝 During today’s high-level meeting between Heads of Delegation, the #EFTA States and #Ukraine concluded negotiations on the modernisation process, which was launched in June 2023. “This modernisation reaffirms the EFTA Member States’ commitment to supporting Ukraine during a critical time, strengthening its integration into the European market. By fostering closer economic ties, the updated agreement aims to contribute to Ukraine’s recovery, resilience, and long-term growth,” said Sveinn K. Einarsson, EFTA Spokesperson for this process, Director of Trade Agreements, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iceland. Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative of Ukraine, Taras Kachka, emphasised the EFTA States' support to Ukraine: "Their solidarity plays a crucial role in Ukraine's recovery and growth. We are confident that this modernized FTA will deliver tangible benefits for both Ukraine and EFTA, serving as a strong foundation for even greater cooperation in the future." The modernised FTA includes new chapters on: 🌐 Digital trade 💼 Small and medium-sized enterprises 🌿 Trade and sustainable development It also includes new provisions on sanitary and phytosanitary measures, trade facilitation, government procurement, technical cooperation and intellectual property. #tradenegotiations #freetrade #trade #tradeagreement #SMEs #investment #merchandise #merchandisetrade #globaltrade #tradenetwork