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Yulia Svyrydenko said: “The conclusion of CEPA negotiations between Ukraine and the
UAE marks a historic milestone in our bilateral relations. I am confident that the

Ukrainian and Emirati business communities will fully capitalise on the opportunities

presented by the Ukraine-UAE CEPA, thereby unlocking the immense potential in our
trade and economic cooperation.”

In 2023, the UAE and Ukraine shared $385.8m in non-oil trade, with joint FDI stock

standing at $360m by the end of 2022 across sectors such as logistics and

infrastructure, travel and tourism and advanced technology.

The conclusion of the negotiations with Ukraine is the latest milestone in efforts to
expand the UAE’s network of trading partners across global markets.

It adds to the 14 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements that have either
already entered into force, been formally signed, or have been successfully negotiated

with strategic markets on the international trade map, including Africa, South America,
Asia, and Europe, and covering more than a quarter of the world’s population.

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