Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi received the Kingdom of Norway Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Kjersti Tromsdal, to discuss cooperation following previous agreements. The meeting focused on the Memorandum of Understanding signed on February 19, 2022, and the free trade agreement that has been in effect since July 1, 2015. According to Saudi Press Agency, the free trade agreement between the GCC and Norway involves trade in goods and services, investment, and technical cooperation. The discussions during the meeting aimed to strengthen these areas of cooperation, emphasizing the mutual benefits of the agreements. The ongoing collaboration is expected to enhance economic and technical ties between the GCC countries and Norway.
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