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UAE-Japan CEPA to drive bilateral trade growth

Bilateral trade and mutual investments are set to further expand with the signing of the UAE-Japan
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), expected to be finalized later this year.
The agreement will unlock opportunities in various sectors, fostering the exchange of expertise and
technology and opening new markets for both Japanese and UAE businesses.

“We are on the cusp of a new era of bilateral cooperation, enabled by frameworks such as the
forthcoming Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will unlock greater
market access and enhance investment flows between the two countries,” stated His Excellency
Shihab Ahmed Alfaheem, Ambassador of the UAE to Japan.

Abu Dhabi Japan Economic Council meeting

During the visit, the delegation will visit and participate in key events in Japan, including Expo
2025 Osaka and SusHi Tech – Tokyo, and the 11th Abu Dhabi Japan Economic Council (ADJEC)
meeting.

Since its establishment in 2011, ADJEC, co-chaired by ADDED and the Japan Cooperation Center
for the Middle East (JCCME), has been driving bilateral cooperation across various industries.
JCCME member companies operating in Abu Dhabi have a total capital value of AED106 billion,
and are active in a range of sectors, including oil and gas, contracting, retail, consulting, education
and heavy machinery manufacturing.

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Abu Dhabi Investment Forum

The delegation will also organize the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) and Abu Dhabi-Tokyo
Business Forum, which aim to enhance cooperation and attract talent, business and investment to
Abu Dhabi.

“This visit reflects the deep-rooted and forward-looking partnership between Abu Dhabi and Japan.
Japan’s expertise in digital transformation, technology, sustainable mobility and industrial
automation complements Abu Dhabi’s strategic sectors and our shared vision for a knowledge-
based, net-zero future,” added Alfaheem.

Following its success in London, Beijing and Shanghai, the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF)
will make its Japan debut in Tokyo on May 9, 2025. Organized by ADIO and ADGM, the forum
provides a platform for top CEOs, business leaders and investors to explore strategic partnerships
and investment opportunities with one of MENA’s fastest-growing economies.

The event will include keynote speeches, panel discussions and high-level engagements with
Japanese government officials and corporate leaders, with a focus on Abu Dhabi’s economic
clusters, including the Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster, AgriFood Growth

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