EFTA and Mercosur countries discuss enhancement of trade relations

Representatives of EFTA and MERCOSUR met 11 November 2004 in Geneva to discuss their trade relations, recent economic developments in their countries and current trends in international trade.

They reviewed their relations with the European Union as well as other large trading partners and examined their respective positions on preferential trade agreements. The representatives identified possibilities for enhanced co-operation in 2005 in areas such as customs issues and technical barriers to trade.

European Commission: DG Trade: Policy: Countries and regions: Mercosur http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/mercosur/

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