<h1>Central bank governor praises new free trade deal boosting manufacturing and services, urges more bilateral agreements</h1> The central bank governor welcomed the recently signed free trade agreement between two countries, stating it will benefit multiple sectors of the domestic economy, including manufacturing and services. He emphasized the decline of multilateral trade efforts and highlighted the need for more bilateral trade pacts, mentioning ongoing advanced-stage negotiations with another major economy. The agreement, finalized after years of negotiation, aims to open markets for goods and services between the two nations. Additionally, the governor praised the counterpart in the other country for maintaining the independence of their central bank amidst political pressures.