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3/20/25, 1:11 PM UAE, Tunisia launch CEPA negotiations - Virgin Radio Dubai
The UAE and Tunisia will now proceed to negotiate the specific chapters and provisions covered by the CEPA to
deliver a balanced and fair deal.

The initiation of negotiations with Tunisia aligns with the UAE's broader strategy to double the size of its economy

and further expand its role in international trade.

With 26 CEPAs concluded and numerous agreements already in force, the programme has played a crucial role in
enhancing access to high-growth markets, contributing significantly to the UAE’s total trade that, in 2024, reached an
all-time high of $816 billion, marking a 14.6 per cent increase over 2023.

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