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of the goods made within the continent stay within the continent. For the UAE’s global trade
strategy, Asia represents secure, reliable supply chains and mature, high-growth markets that will
provide a range of opportunities for our private sector. These include outstanding prospects for
investment as we seek partnerships in manufacturing, agriculture and energy, and support our
respective economic growth and development objectives. This week’s forum will play an important
role in advancing all of these objectives.”

During the forum, HE Al Zeyoudi held productive bilateral meetings with key officials from several
Asian nations. These included talks with HE Mrs Arju Rana Deuba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Nepal; HE Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce of Thailand; HE Mr. Ihsaan Afzal Khan,
Coordinator of the Prime Minister of Pakistan; and HE Mr. Zogi Zadeh Zogi Amin, Minister of
Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan.

Reflecting on the summit’s theme of “Artificial Intelligence and New Business Models, HE Al
Zeyoudi said, “The UAE is committed to harnessing advanced technologies to enhance the
efficiency and accessibility of global supply chains. Through our CEPA program, we have been able
to champion the potential of digitized trade with Asian nations, and we will continue to work with
our CEPA partners to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to modernize the exchange of
goods and services between us.”

The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) was established in 2002, It is a pan-Asian forum that fosters
cooperation among Asian countries in various fields, including trade, technology, and sustainable
development.