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UAE seeks to boost economic ties with Australia

and New Zealand

Bilateral non-oil trade with New Zealand totaled $313 million in the first four months of 2024
by

A Staff Reporter

Published: Sun 29 Sep 2024, 5:25 PM

Last updated: Sun 29 Sep 2024, 5:31 PM

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (Cepas) being planned with Australia and
New Zealand will help the UAE achieve its target of Dh4 trillion ($1.1 trillion) in non-oil trade by
2031, a senior official said.

“Strengthening relations with the broader Oceania region will support regional supply chain
resilience and promote sustainable development,” Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of
State for Foreign Trade, said after he concluded a successful visit to New Zealand and Australia

Burj Al Arab Drone ViewAl Zeyoudi recently led a high-level UAE business delegation to the two
countries to strengthen economic ties. The visit culminated in the conclusion of negotiations for a

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