In Tromsø, Norway, on June 23, 2025, the EFTA Ministerial Meeting convened, chaired by Norwegian Trade Minister Cecilie Myrseth. The meeting addressed critical issues in global trade and focused on expanding EFTA's free trade network.
Key discussions included the signing of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Malaysia, covering trade in goods, services, and investments. Ministers also reviewed ongoing negotiations with MERCOSUR and Vietnam, aiming to advance these talks.
The event highlighted the importance of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with India, expected to come into force in the second half of 2025. The meeting also addressed the EFTA's collaboration with the EU and the developments within the EEA agreement.