We handed over a joint statement with ABBD & IBRAC to H.E Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva calling for a swift conclusion of the EU-MERCOSUR Agreement before the end of the year 👉 https://t.co/aLytzlgZrr
Great to see that detailed & intense discussions continue on the GSA with a view to reaching an 🇪🇺🇺🇸 agreement by the autumn. We urgently need a solution so that tariffs on unrelated sectors such as #spirits do not come back at the end of the year. @Trade_EU@EUAgri@WeyandSabine
Back together after 8 years, leaders from EU & Latin America and Caribbean agreed to relaunch our partnership
We re-confirmed our commitment to work together for our citizens. Working together, we are stronger & better placed to face the challenges of our times
#Weare1billion
#CELAC are promising markets in the frame of our diversification strategy. We agree with @VDombrovskis, “strengthening a common #EULAC trade agenda” is a priority, whether this means ratifying updated or new FTAs, namely with Chile, Mexico & #Mercosur https://t.co/mBqFx4fTI2
#EUMercosur free trade agreement will reduce tariffs, create a more transparent regulatory environment ➕ contribute to the social & economic development of both regions – highlight @Darya_Galp & @scheer_laurent from @Pernod_Ricard
We hope today's #EULAC summit delivers on this.
Quote 👇👇👇 “Our ambition is to settle any remaining differences [on the Mercosur Agreement] as soon as possible, so that we can conclude this agreement. @LulaOficial@vonderleyen@Trade_EU
And let's not forget about our FTA agenda - the EU-Mexico & EU-Mercosur agreements need to be finalised & signed ASAP to reinforce our economic & political ties with the region
In the frame of the #EUCELAC Summit on 17 - 18 July, we call on the EU to:
1) To intensify regulatory cooperation to address regulatory barriers and
2) To secure fair competition between EU spirits exporters and local producers
👉Concrete examples: https://t.co/oy0Dq26ENX
Happy to join the call📢of @spiritsEUROPE and other industry associations to boost trade with #LATAM and make decisive progress towards the ratification of the 🇪🇺EU-#Mercosur 🇦🇷 🇧🇷🇵🇾🇺🇾 agreement. We say MercoSURE!🥂#EUTrade#EUCELAC#EULAC
We are sending our ambitious EU-Chile agreement to the @EUCouncil for signature authorisation.
Once done, the EU will sign the agreement with Chile, strengthening and deepening our bilateral relationship.
More info: https://t.co/Lsj1lbDMES
Great article by @Lucian_Cernat on the critical importance of the transparency function of the @wto, why #TBT notifications are essential, & how the system could be improved. As key users of the #eping system, we can only concur & support any suggestions to encourage transparency
EU & KENYA CONCLUDE TALKS FOR ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT! 🇪🇺🤝🇰🇪
Honoured to represent @EU_Commission in Nairobi on this historic day, together with @WilliamsRuto & @HonMoses_Kuria.
EU & Kenya are already major trading partners - now we have a platform for much more.
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The EU & Latin America Caribbean Region already trade 1 billion euro’s worth of goods & services every day.
Deeper trade ties - based on fair & enforceable rules - can deliver even more: for our economies, people & environment.
#EUTrade#CELAC
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Great initiative from @EUinKenya@Trade_Kenya@Trade_EU
This #EUKenyaBusinessForum will allow both sides to discuss how to increase bilateral trade & investment. For EU #spirits the fight against illicit trade & reduction of high import tariffs are priorities to boost 🇪🇺🇰🇪 trade
The Absolut Company in the @Pernod_Ricard group is Sweden's single largest exporter in the category of food products. Good to meet CEO Stéphanie Durroux and her team to discuss the importance of EU free trade agreements and #EUinternalmarket for the #Åhus based producer. #EUtrade
Partnerships empowering young adults are key in addressing societal challenges. Excited to hear the successful story of the #ResponsibleParty program that over 13 years has delivered impressive results to reduce irresponsible drinking among young adults #drinkresponsibly
Attending the @wsa_spirits annual event in #Geneva to express support to the @wto and to strengthen the dialogue between the private sector and the #WTO