The Australian Trade Commission says Australia has registered strong interest in an early resumption of Australia-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement talks, according to the Saudi Arabia-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission communiqué.
The Commission also said Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in a Double Taxation Agreement between the 2 countries. The communiqué covered other areas, including agriculture. Delegates from Saudi Arabia said the kingdom would welcome more bids from Australian grain suppliers in its international tender process.
Source:Australian Trade Commission release, 27 March 2013
[LTN 59, 27/3/13]