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notably aluminium, polyethylene, petrochemicals, heavy machinery, ceramics, glass, iron, steel
and copper.

Al Zeyoudi added that the CEPA represents a strategic step to strengthen cooperation between the
public and private sectors, paving the way for new opportunities across a range of key service
industries. He highlighted the services sector as having significant potential to enhance economic
cooperation between the two countries, as it is the second-largest contributor to the Republic of
the Congo’s GDP, accounting for about 33 percent. He noted that the Congolese government is
actively working to strengthen this sector as part of its economic diversification strategy.

He further emphasised that the agreement opens new horizons for reinforcing the UAE’s ties with
Sub-Saharan Africa, a rapidly growing region that is seeking to attract strategic investments to
support sustainable development. The Republic of the Congo is among the most promising
economies in the region.

At the same time, he noted that, as a global hub for supply chains, the UAE will play a pivotal role in
helping Congolese exporters expand their access to new international markets.

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