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9/29/24, 5:46 PM UAE, New Zealand finalise terms of CEPA
Waving flag of New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. Image used for illustrative purpose. Getty Images
TRADE
UAE, New Zealand finalise terms of CEPA
Once implemented, the UAE-New Zealand CEPA will reduce or remove tariffs, eliminate
unnecessary trade barriers, improve market access, and create new platforms for
investment
Esraa Esmail, WAM (Emirates News Agency)
September 26, 2024
WELLINGTON - The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand have successfully concluded negotiations
towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will, once signed and
implemented, enhance trade and investment flows between the two nations.
The latest deal in the UAE’s ongoing CEPA programme was confirmed by the signing of a joint statement
by Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Todd McClay, New Zealand’s
Minister of Trade.
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