The Egyptian–European Partnership Agreement

The Ministry cooperates with all ministries and authorities concerned to maximize benefits from the Egyptian–European Partnership Agreement via modernization measures and programs, upgraded Egyptian industry and the conformity of Egyptian agricultural exports with European Union (EU) market standards.

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Trade Relations with Turkey

Turkey represents a major arena for increasing Egypt’s exports because of its massive market with a population of almost 70 million. In addition, Egypt is attempting to reduce its trade deficit with Turkey, which reached $34 million in 2003.  the agreement was signed on 27 December 2005, and it has been ratified by both parties . the agreement has entered into force on the 1st of March 2007.

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Trade Relations with the European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) Countries

EFTA countries, composed of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, have a population of approximately 12 million, which makes it an important European market for Egyptian exports. Several rounds of Egyptian-EFTA negotiations have been held. These negotiations resulted in the conclusion of an agreement to immediately liberalize Egyptian exports of industrial goods to EFTA member countries. Egypt has also provided to EFTA members lists of Egyptian agricultural commodities, highlighting products like potatoes, fruit and cut flowers. With regard to rules of origin, Egypt confirmed its intention to apply Euro-Mediterranean rules pursuant to the Euro-Egyptian Partnership Agreement. the agreement was signed on the 27 th of January 2007 in Davos , and the two parties have ratified the agreement , as a result the agreement has entered into force on first of  August 2007. click here to access the text of Egypt-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Click here to access the TAS Strategy for 2005-2006