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3/14/25, 1:37 PM UAE, Italy: Promising partnerships for sustainable, prosperous future

He highlighted that Italy is the UAE's top trade partner within the European Union,

with non-oil trade between the two countries reaching US$14.1 billion in 2024,

marking a 21 percent increase compared to 2023.

He further stated that the remarkable growth of over 50 percent in non-oil trade

over the past five years underscores the promising potential for further expansion in

bilateral trade.

Expressing optimism about the long-term outcomes of President His Highness
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to Italy, Al Zeyoudi emphasised that

it marks the beginning of a new era in the strategic relations between the two
nations, built on achieving mutual benefits.

The visit saw the signing of several cooperation agreements across various sectors,

reflecting the UAE's commitment to forging impactful partnerships that anticipate

future trends and foster shared prosperity, further strengthening the longstanding

ties between the two nations.

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