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Second Edition Of Japan-Kyoto Trade

Exhibition Opens In Dubai

14 days ago

DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 10th Feb, 2025) Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for
Foreign Trade, officially inaugurated the 2nd Edition of the Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition at
the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

The prestigious event features over 120 Japanese companies and brands, reinforcing the UAE’s position
as a strategic hub for Japanese trade and investment in the region.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi confirmed during his opening speech at the Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition 2025, hosted by
the emirate of Dubai, that UAE-Japanese relations are witnessing continued momentum thanks to the
two countries' joint mission to continue advancing their decades-long partnership to new heights of
shared growth and prosperity.

“Efforts to advance Emirati-Japanese relations to broader horizons stem from a strategic trade and
investment partnership with a solid base of commercial prosperity, as bilateral non-oil trade in 2024
reached about US$17.7 billion, an increase of 2.2 percent compared to 2023 and a growth of 32 percent
compared to 2021. Japan is the ninth-largest trading partner of the UAE globally, while the country
is Japan’s first trading partner in the Gulf region," Dr. Al Zeyoudi said.
He elaborated, “The two countries launched talks to reach a comprehensive economic
partnership agreement last November, and it is expected that we will complete this agreement before
the end of this year, opening up great horizons and providing promising opportunities for the private
sector and business communities on both sides to build long-term partnerships that contribute to joint
economic growth.”
The Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition is set to become an annual fixture in the middle East, providing a
platform for Japanese businesses to showcase their products and services while enabling UAE-based
enterprises to explore new commercial opportunities.
Organised by Maico Enterprise, the exhibition aligns with the growing interest of Japanese companies
in expanding their footprint in the UAE and the broader Middle East, particularly as the two nations
advance negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

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