Page 154 - MOE ENGLISH PR REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2024 (Part 1)

Minister of State for Foreign Trade leads UAE

Business delegation to New Zealand, Australia to

expand trade relations

• Saturday, September 28, 2024 7:47 PM

• 3 minutes Reading

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, 28th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi,
Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has concluded a successful visit to New Zealand and Australia,
where he led a high-level UAE business delegation to strengthen economic ties.

The visit culminated in the conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and New Zealand, which will open important new avenues for
trade and investment between the two countries.

While in New Zealand, Dr. Al Zeyoudi held a number of meetings with senior officials, including
Hon. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade, and Hon. Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance. The discussions

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