08/05/2007 (Agence Europe) - The German foreign minister and president-in-office of the EU Council, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has said he is optimistic that talks underway between the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) with a view to concluding a free trade agreement may be concluded by the end of the year. “I have the impression that we are closing the gap between us. I am optimistic (and think) that we shall be able to conclude talks this year”, said Mr Steinmeier on Tuesday...