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4/14/25, 5:17 PM UAE, Türkiye hold 2nd session of Joint Economic and Trade Commission in Abu Dhabi | Business | emirates7

Also in attendance were Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to

Türkiye, and Juma Mohamed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International

Trade Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Economy.

Discussions during the commission focused on a wide range of sectors, including trade,
investment, green economy, financial services, advanced technology, customs,

regulations, Halal standards, and collaboration on joint ventures in third countries.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized the importance of JETCO as a strategic platform for

advancing UAE-Türkiye economic relations. “This commission allows us to identify
new opportunities for our exporters, drive investment in priority sectors, and establish

a sustainable foundation for growth. Our partnership through CEPA has already led to
a threefold increase in bilateral non-oil trade since 2021, and we are eager to build on

that success,” he stated.

Minister Bolat highlighted the significance of the UAE to Turkish enterprises, noting,

“To date, Turkish companies have executed 149 projects worth $17.7 billion in the UAE,
making it the 10th most active market for Turkish international projects. This meeting

is a key step towards expanding our bilateral cooperation and enhancing shared
economic prosperity. The UAE remains one of Türkiye’s top economic partners.”

As part of the session, the first meeting of the UAE-Türkiye CEPA Joint Committee was

also convened. The committee reviewed the agreement’s impact so far, shared

implementation experiences, evaluated tariff and quota issues, and proposed
refinements to enhance its effectiveness.

Both the JETCO and CEPA Joint Committee sessions concluded with the signing of

ministerial minutes by Al Zeyoudi and Bolat.

The meetings were followed by a high-level roundtable involving major businesses and
investors from both countries, offering a platform to explore investment opportunities

and strategic partnerships.

Speaking at the roundtable, Al Zeyoudi said, “We now have a significant opportunity to

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