Mexico says Nafta can be discussed, but not renegotiatedNovember 12, 2016 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mexico is willing to discuss the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the government says, according to BBC News. Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said Mexico would try to explain the "strategic importance" of the deal for the region to Trump, who has heavily criticised it. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said he was open to talks. Nafta came into effect between the three countries in 1994. Trump has called it the worst trade deal the U.S. has ever signed. His strong protectionist sentiments on the campaign trail helped to win support in areas that were formerly manufacturing centres. The Republican has pledged to bring back U.S. jobs lost to globalisation. Mexico and Canada fear losing access to the U.S. market, on which they heavily depend. The Mexican peso hit a record low following Donald Trump's unexpected election victory and fell again on Thursday, November 10 after recovering slightly. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |