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2/25/25, 2:40 PM UAE, Japan to complete negotiations on CEPA before end of 2025: Al Zeyoudi
In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Thani Al Zeyoudi explained that

the negotiations for the agreement's terms reflects the commitment of both friendly
nations to enhancing economic cooperation and opening new horizons for

developmental partnership, thereby contributing to economic prosperity and creating

further opportunities for the business communities in both countries.

He pointed out that the UAE is Japan's leading trade partner in the Arab World in
terms of exports and imports, accounting for approximately 37 per cent of Japan's
total exports to Arab countries. Meanwhile, Japan is among the UAE's top ten
trading partners.

In September 2024, the UAE and Japan initiated discussions to reach

a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to unlock new
opportunities for economic, investment and trade relations, taking them to new levels

of developmental cooperation. (ANI/WAM)

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