THE European business chamber on Tuesday welcomed the resumption of free trade talks between the Philippines and the European Union, citing the country's attractiveness as an investment destination and the potential economic opportunities from a finalized deal.

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis a day earlier had announced that the first round of talks would start later this year.

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