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Minister of State for Foreign Trade leads UAE business delegation to New Zealand, Australia to
expand trade relations

Minister of State for Foreign Trade leads UAE business delegation to New Zealand, Australia to
expand trade relations
28 Sep 2024 20:09

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (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
focused on the economic ambitions of each country and how greater collaboration can help
achieve them. Dr. Al Zeyoudi and Minister McClay also participated in a question-and-answer
session with the National Party in New Zealand’s parliament in Wellington, highlighting both

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