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UAE And Central African Republic CEPA Aims To Boost

Trade Beyond AED 3.67 Billion

By OneArabia
Published: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 22:46 [GST]

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the Central
African Republic signifies a strategic move towards enhancing trade and investment ties globally.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, emphasised this agreement's
role in supporting the UAE's economic diversification and sustainable development goals.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi highlighted that non-oil trade between the two nations has been on an upward
trajectory, surpassing AED925 million in 2024. This growth underscores the expanding trade
exchanges between the UAE and the Central African Republic, reflecting their commitment to
strengthening economic relations.

The CEPA ensures significant trade liberalisation, with the UAE removing tariffs on 98 percent of
goods from the Central African Republic. In return, the Central African Republic offers a 99.5
percent tariff removal for UAE exports. This arrangement presents substantial opportunities for
Emirati exporters to penetrate the African market further.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi also noted that this partnership opens up extensive investment opportunities across
various service sectors such as telecommunications, hospitality, logistics, and financial

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