Argentina’s foreign minister fought back tears. President Maurico Macri called it “the most important agreement ever signed in our history.” Latin America’s big-gest economy would soon be “reborn,” predicted a top aide to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who likewise heralded the “great day.” The June 28 deal between the European Union and Mercosur was a breakthrough. Who knew that even ...

GENEVA / WAM In a statement delivered by Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, during the 41st session of the Human Rights Council, the UAE affirmed its support for the peace process in the Middle East, with the aim of achieving peace and stability in the region. It also highlighted its support ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The value of trade in goods between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia has increased to AED18.3 billion during the first four months of 2019, a growth of 20.6 percent compared with the same period of 2018, according to figures released by the Statistics Centre — Abu Dhabi. The emirate’s trade with Saudi Arabia ...