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4/14/25, 5:16 PM UAE, Türkiye forge stronger economic ties as bilateral non-oil trade grows to $40.5 billion in 2024

Bilateral non-oil trade grows threefold since 2021

During the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for
Foreign Trade, and His Excellency Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye,
heralded the rapid progress of UAE-Turkish relations following the CEPA implementation.

The meeting covered sectors such as trade and trade finance, investment, green economy, services,
advanced technology and industry, customs, regulation and standards including Halal accreditation,
and collaboration in joint projects in third countries.

“The Joint Economic and Trade Commission is a cornerstone of our strategy to elevate UAE-
Türkiye economic relations. By leveraging this platform, we can pinpoint key opportunities for our
exporters, foster investment in priority sectors, and build a resilient framework for sustainable
growth. Our collaboration under the CEPA has already yielded impressive results, contributing to a
threefold increase in bilateral non-oil trade since 2021, and we are committed to deepening this
partnership to unlock even greater potential,” stated Al Zeyoudi.

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