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The summit allowed Dr. Al Zeyoudi to review the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Agreements (CEPA). He met Bùi Thanh Sơn from Vietnam, a CEPA partner since October 2024, and
Luis Carlos Reyes Hernández from Colombia, involved since April 2024. These agreements aim to
enhance economic collaboration across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

The summit also highlighted the transformative potential of technologies like AI, quantum
computing, biotechnology, and sustainability-driven innovations. In discussions with Roberto Viola
of the European Commission’s CONNECT project, Dr. Al Zeyoudi shared the UAE’s initiatives to
leverage advanced technology for industrial efficiency while establishing supportive regulatory
frameworks.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi underscored the UAE's role as an innovation leader alongside industry pioneers such
as Shilpan Amin of GM International, Akash Palkhiwala of Qualcomm, Arvind Krishna of IBM, and
Jean-Pascal Tricoire of Schneider Electric. He invited these leaders to expand their presence within
the UAE’s vibrant business environment.

Strengthening Global Economic Ties
Dr. Al Zeyoudi stated that these meetings reinforce the UAE’s position as a vital partner in global
economic development. "The UAE has a long-standing belief that foreign trade and investment are
the key to sustainable economic development," he noted. Nations worldwide are eager to simplify
trade processes through efficient networks.

The CEPA programme is creating growth pathways between Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Many
countries are keen on enhancing collaboration with the UAE through this initiative. Dr. Al Zeyoudi
looks forward to continuing these dialogues to ensure prosperity for all involved parties.

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