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2/27/24, 9:31 AM            UAE, Kenya finalise terms of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | Emirates News Agency


                 UAE, Kenya finalise terms of


                 Comprehensive Economic Partnership



                 Agreement




                  Friday, February 23, 2024 1:07 PM •  2 minutes Reading



                     ABU  DHABI,  23rd  February,  2024  (WAM)  --  The  United


                     Arab  Emirates  and  Kenya  have  concluded  negotiations


                     on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement,


                     ushering  in  a  new  chapter  of  trade  relations  between


                     the  two  nations  that  will  secure  vital  East  and  West


                     supply chains, spur investment into priority sectors, and


                     enhance market access for businesses on both sides.



                     The  CEPA  will  have  significant  positive  impact  on


                     accelerating  investment  flows  in  high  potential  areas


                     such  as  logistics,  healthcare,  travel  and  tourism,


                     infrastructure, and ICT, and will offer a platform for SME


                     cooperation and expansion on both sides.


                     Dr.  Thani  bin  Ahmed  Al  Zeyoudi,  Minister  of  State  for


                     Foreign  Trade,  said,“The  UAE-Kenya  Comprehensive


                     Economic  Partnership  Agreement  marks  a  significant


                     milestone in our CEPA program. It is a testament to our


                     commitment  to  strengthening  economic  ties  with  the



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