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3/20/25, 1:11 PM UAE, Tunisia launch CEPA negotiations
extensive opportunities for joint cooperation in priority areas, ensuring mutual

benefits for both sides."

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. Upon

successful conclusion, the CEPA has the potential to unlock significant investment

opportunities in Tunisia, with its diverse economy and strong export portfolio that

includes key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy. The

CEPA will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, enabling UAE investors to explore a

range of high-potential sectors while enhancing Tunisia's access to GCC and global

markets.

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 CEPA's concluded and numerous agreements already in force, the program

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

US$816 billion, marking a 14.6% increase over 2023.

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