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U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Rob Portman
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U.S., Malaysia Launch Negotiations for Free-Trade Agreement
The United States and Malaysia have launched negotiations for a free-trade agreement (FTA) as
U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman cited the potential not only for expanding U.S. exports but also
bolstering a moderate Muslim ally.
At a March 8 news conference, Portman said he hoped to conclude negotiations with Malaysia by
the end of 2006 in order to submit an agreement to Congress before the president's trade negotiating
authority, called trade promotion authority (TPA) or fast track, expires in July 2007.
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Karan Bhatia is scheduled to visit Malaysia the week of March
12 to start the negotiations, he said.
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Recent Speeches and U.S. - Malaysia Relations |
GOAL! Sailors from the USS Decatur met with Royal Malaysian Navy (Headquarters) soccer
team on the field for a friendly match on Tuesday, February 7, during the ship's visit
to promote goodwill and community relations). RMN won 5-0, but both teams were all smiles
and enjoyed the camaraderie of a friendly sports match. In photo: U.S. Navy Lt. Nick Wissel
(left) and RMN Chief Petty Officer Hj Zulkifli Hj Saim exchange mementoes before kick-off.
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Recent Reports on International Issues |
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2005 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Malaysia), released Mar. 8, 2006
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2006 Trade Policy Agenda and 2005 Annual Report
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2006
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2006 Index of Economic Freedom, released Jan 4, 2006
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2005 International Religous Freedom report, released Nov. 8, 2005
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2005 International Religous Freedom report for Malaysia, released Nov. 8, 2005
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2005 Trafficking in Persons Report, released June 3, 2005
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2005 U.S. Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, released Mar. 30, 2005
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Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2004 - 2005, released Mar. 28, 2005
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