Press Release: Key progress in free trade negotiations mark EU Trade Commissioner’s first visit to Asia

EU Trade Commissioner, Karel De Gucht, wrapped up his first official visit to Asia with notable advances in bilateral trade deals in the region. The trip to Vietnam, Singapore and India (1-4 March 2010) has underlined Commissioner De Gucht’s commitment to pursue new export opportunities in the dynamic emerging Asian markets as Europe seeks to boost growth through increased trade.

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ESO: Background Information: EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht travels to Asia http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-trade-commissioner-karel-de-gucht-travels-to-asia/

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