GCC, Japan officials hold talks on trade, economy in Riyadh

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On Monday, the GCC and Japan launched the second round of negotiations for a free trade agreement. (AFP)
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  • Free trade pact, 2024-2028 action plan under discussion

RIYADH: The GCC鈥檚 Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi and Japan鈥檚 Ambassador to 海角直播 Morino Yasunari held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday.

During their meeting at the headquarters of the GCC鈥檚 general secretariat, the two officials discussed ways to boost relations.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, they discussed preparations for Albudaiwi鈥檚 visit to Japan this week, a review of free trade agreement negotiations, and a follow-up on the joint action plan for the period 2024-2028.

On Monday, the GCC and Japan launched the second round of negotiations for a free trade agreement, with talks to be held in Tokyo until July 4.

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