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UAE calls for developing deal on

facilitating trade exchange

15 Feb 2025

Dignitaries during the 115th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council.

Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, has affirmed the UAE’s full commitment to
implementing the provisions of the Agreement on Facilitating and Developing Trade Exchange among
Arab Countries.

Touq Al Marri emphasised the need to develop this agreement in line with current economic
developments and challenges.

He also urged the activation of the Arab Framework Agreement of Liberalisation of Trade in Services
Among Arab Countries, noting that the Arab region possesses promising investment opportunities
and capital surpluses but requires practical steps to fully utilise these potentials.

The minister made the remarks in his speech at the 115th session of the Arab Economic and Social
Council, which was held on Friday at the HQ of the General Secretariat of the Arab League at the
ministerial level.

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