May 2011

First Indian PM to visit Addis Ababa, Singh wins hearts

Indian Express, 27 May, 2011
The first Prime Minister from India to visit Ethiopia ever, Manmohan Singh, today won over the hearts of Ethiopian Parliamentarians, calling their country the cradle of humankind, a magnet for foreign investment, and one of the most stable and progressive states. More…

Nepal‚ Bhutan plan trade treaty soon

The Himalayan, 26 May, 2011
Nepal and Bhutan decided to finalise a draft for Nepal – Bhutan Trade Agreement and another draft for Rule of Origin during their second bilateral trade negotiation talks that concluded in Thimpu. More…

Peru, Panama sign free trade agreement

Andina, 26 May, 2011
The governments of Peru and Panama signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Wednesday in the Panamanian capital to intensify investments and bilateral trade of goods and services. More…

India inks key deals on anti-piracy and trade with Ethiopia

ANI, 26 May, 2011
After signing key deals with Ethiopia on issues of bilateral interest such as trade, piracy and economic cooperation, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Addis Ababa on Wednesday, said. More…

India offers US$ 5 billion to boost trade with Africa

Africa News, 26 May, 2011
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Tuesday unveiled one of the most comprehensive development plans for Africa, offering US$ 5 billion for lending to the continent and pledging. More…

India, Ethiopia deal will benefit SMEs: PM

SME Times, 26 May, 2011
The signing of India-Ethiopia agreement in the area of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) will benefit both the sides, said Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh in a statement. More…

Uzbekistan blocks signing of agreement on free trade zone within CIS

Caspio Net, 26 May, 2011
The trade between India and Canada is expected to reach USD 15 billion by 2015, said Renato Discenza, the President and CEO of Invest Toronto. More…