UK Nears Completion of Trade Deal with Gulf States

Britain's trade minister anticipates finalizing a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council soon, following a meeting in Kuwait. Chris Bryant mentioned a few pending issues, but expressed optimism about concluding the deal after presenting a new offer to Gulf States.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Geneva | Updated: 28-10-2025 18:22 IST | Created: 28-10-2025 18:22 IST
UK Nears Completion of Trade Deal with Gulf States
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Britain is on the brink of sealing a trade deal with Gulf nations, as disclosed by the trade minister on Tuesday. Discussions are expected to reach a conclusion "soon" before the week's crucial meeting.

Speaking in Geneva, Chris Bryant highlighted that only minor issues remain unaddressed. He is set to visit Kuwait to negotiate directly with the countries involved on Wednesday.

In a bid to finalize the agreement, Bryant announced a new proposal was made to the GCC, fostering hopes of completing the trade pact.

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