Thailand is set to host the second round of free trade agreement (FTA) discussions with the European Union (EU) at the end of January, aiming to finalize an agreement within the next two years. Department of Trade Negotiations Director-General Chotima Iemsawasdikul stated that the talks would focus on liberalizing trade, investment, and services.
The plan is to conduct three meetings annually, targeting the completion of negotiations by 2025. The first round took place in Brussels, Belgium, this September, involving 19 expert-level subcommittees on various trade aspects, including digital trade, intellectual property, and sustainable development.
Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, following a recent meeting with members of…
