Talk:Greater Arab Free Trade Area

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Why Algeria is not included?

[edit] Speculation

What was the origin of "Possible future members" ? Without any listed source or rationale, it looks like pure speculation... 68.39.174.238 04:04, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

I don't see why this article is related to saudi-arabia especially. I think this article is evenly related to every arab country, or members of the GAFTA. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.246.136.218 (talk) 18:21, August 20, 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Israel and P.A.?

Question... the referenced Barcelona Process article discusses much about Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Is there any particular reasons why they were not part of the agreement? is there any particular reason why Israel is not a possible candidate, considering that Egypt and Jordan officially recognize it, and Morocco unofficially does (and has suspended official recognition)?--86.29.255.216 (talk) 21:28, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

A better question is this: Why is the West Bank indicated as a member of GAFTA, when, although the PA is a member of GAFTA, the PA does not administer the entirety of the West Bank? The map presumes the outcome of on-going political negotiations in direct violation of WP:CBALL. 68.187.82.117 (talk) 06:08, 10 April 2008 (UTC)