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10/1/24, 2:40 PM HE Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi Leads UAE Business Delegation to New Zealand and Australia to Expand Trade Relations - Middle East B…
Hon. Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Trade Minister, commented: “We welcome this new phase in
our relationship with the UAE. The deepening trade ties between our nations provide a robust

framework for fostering growth and prosperity for both countries.”

His Excellency Dr Thani also visited Australia, where he held talks with His Excellency Hon. Don
Farrell, Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism. The minister’s discussed the timelines for
signing and implementing the CEPA between their two nations, the negotiations for which

concluded in earlier in September, and to begin the process of aligning their respective customs

departments.

HE Dr Thani also addressed a business roundtable in Melbourne, where private-sector

representatives reviewed sectors of maximum opportunity, including food security, renewable
energy, mining, logistics and tourism.

Strengthening relations with the broader Oceania region will support regional supply chain

resilience and promote sustainable development. The CEPAs with Australia and New Zealand
will help the UAE achieve its target of AED4 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) in non-oil trade by 2031.

HE Dr. Al Zeyoudi was accompanied by a UAE delegation that included HE Rashed Abdulkarim
Al Blooshi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; HE Ahmed

Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry; as well as senior
officers from Dubai Chambers, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Etihad Airways and

DP World alongside other representatives from UAE business entities and investors.

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