Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
trade agreement
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| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:Asian_Development_Bank gptkb:World_Trade_Organization |
| gptkbp:attendance |
2004
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
job creation
increased market access lower prices for consumers |
| gptkbp:challenges |
non-tariff barriers
political tensions infrastructure issues |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
improved relations
cultural_exchange |
| gptkbp:controversy |
provided for in the agreement
|
| gptkbp:economicActivity |
customs cooperation
harmonized standards simplified procedures |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
positive
beneficial considered in negotiations |
| gptkbp:established |
2004
|
| gptkbp:evaluates |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:famousRival |
gptkb:SAARC_Secretariat
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
increased trade agreements
enhanced cooperation with other regions expansion of membership |
| gptkbp:goal |
enhance economic cooperation
promote trade reduce tariffs |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
South Asian Free Trade Area
|
| gptkbp:impact |
beneficial
economic integration trade facilitation regional trade growth |
| gptkbp:industry |
agriculture
manufacturing services |
| gptkbp:internationalRelations |
bilateral agreements exist
multilateral agreements exist |
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
gptkb:SAARC_Chamber_of_Commerce_and_Industry
|
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Afghanistan gptkb:India gptkb:Nepal gptkb:Pakistan gptkb:Bhutan gptkb:Maldives gptkb:Sri_Lanka |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
increased since establishment
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:SAARC
|
| gptkbp:signature |
January 6, 2004
|
| gptkbp:type |
preferential trade agreement
|