Australia-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA

1. Introduction to the Australia-GCC Agreement
2. Status of the FTA: not in force

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

The Subject “Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Australia Free Trade Agreement” is included within the curriculum of the following academic programs at EENI Global Business School:

Doctorate: World Trade.

Masters: International Business, Foreign Trade.

Languages: or Australie GCC-Australia.

In 2007, Australia and GCC initiated negotiations to establish a free Trade Agreement between them. The last round took place in 2009. In 2014, the Ministerial Council of GCC agreed on continuation of negotiations.

Topics covered:

1. Trade in Services
2. Rules of Origin
3. Investment (FDI)
4. Government Procurement
5. Competition Policy
6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a trading bloc formed by Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates (UAE).

Australia and GCC member states share a significant economic and trade relationships: Foreign Trade in Goods and Services and Foreign Direct Investment.

The Gulf countries are vital markets for Australian live animals and food exported products.

Australia also exports cars, mineral, and services (mainly education).

The Gulf Cooperation Council-Australia Free Trade Agreement is an inter-civilization agreement between Oceania (Western Civilization) and Islamic Civilization.

Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Agreements: India, European Union, European Free Trade Association (EFTA)...