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UAE, Central African Republic CEPA

To Boost Trade Beyond AED3.67 Billion

12 days ago

ABU DHABI, (Pakistan Point News - 06th Mar, 2025) Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister
of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the Central African Republic reflects the
leadership’s commitment to enhancing trade and investment cooperation with countries
worldwide through economic diversification and sustainable development, supporting the UAE’s
economic strategy.
In statements to the Emirates news Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said that the agreement will
create further growth and prosperity opportunities for business communities in both countries,
boosting bilateral trade beyond AED3.67 billion over the next five to seven years in a way that
serves the interests of both nations.

He noted that non-oil trade between the UAE and the Central African Republic continues to
grow, reaching over AED925 million in 2024, highlighting the rapid expansion of trade
exchanges between the two countries.

Al Zeyoudi explained that the agreement ensures a high level of trade liberalisation, with
the UAE granting a 98 percent tariff removal for goods from the Central African Republic, while
the latter extends a 99.5 percent tariff removal for UAE exports, offering significant opportunities
for Emirati exporters to expand in the African market.

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