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Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Director for Development and Industrial Support Abdullah Al-Hajri during the meetings of the 28th Technical Committee on Rules of Origin, at the Arab League
CAIRO, April 30 (KUNA) -- A Kuwaiti official confirmed on Monday the country's commitment to completing the Greater Arab Free Trade Area and fulfilling requirements by Arab Customs Union Committee.
Kuwait is considered one of the leading countries in supporting the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Director for Development and Industrial Support Abdullah Al-Hajri said in a statement.
Al-Hajri, who is heading the Kuwaiti delegation in meetings of the 28th Technical Committee on Rules of Origin, at the Arab League, also confirms that Kuwait's commitment to Free Trade rules, and has been supportive of Free Trade in the region to all Arab countries.
Al-Hajri indicated that last Arab Summit, held in Dhahran, supported the agreement on implementing the rules of origin between Arab countries starting from October 2018.
Such rules are considered one of the main obstacles that stand against the completion of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, which was launched since 1989. (end)
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