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3/20/25, 1:21 PM HE Al Zeyoudi And HE Al Sayegh Meet EU Officials In Brussels, Strengthening Trade Relations Between The UAE And The EU

During talks with Maros Sefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, HE

Al Zeyoudi reviewed the key drivers behind the UAE's strong trade relations with the EU,
particularly in advanced manufacturing, healthcare and e-commerce. The two sides also

identified opportunities for increased investment flows into high-growth sectors such as

logistics and renewable energy.

Highlighting the deep economic and business ties between the UAE and European Union,
HE Al Zeyoudi said:“The European Union is a highly valued trade and investment partner

for the UAE, with ties that continue to deepen across a range of sectors. This is evidenced

not only by increasing trade exchanges but also through strategic collaboration in areas

such as food security, energy transition and advanced technology. Both sides believe
there is significant potential to maintain the positive trajectory of bilateral trade and

investment flows – both on an EU-wide level and with individual member nations. This

week's meetings have underlined the benefits of doing so.”

For his part, HE Ahmed Al Sayegh said that closer ties are essential to navigating a

challenging global economy.“The UAE has long recognized the importance of constructive

dialogue, particularly on matters of trade and global supply chains. Both the UAE and the
EU are committed to ensuring that trade remains open and accessible and this week's

meetings have enabled us to identify areas of collaboration that can preserve the free flow

of goods and services between our economies. We look forward to building on these

foundations and ensuring we can deliver prosperity for both our peoples.”

HE Al Zeyoudi also participated in a roundtable discussion on UAE trade policy at the
European Policy Centre (EPC) alongside Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief

Economist of the EPC, where they discussed the imperative of preserving open, rules-

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