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UAE, Eurasian Economic Union conclude negotiations on Economic Partnership Agreement
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 10:55 AM3 minutes Reading

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ABU DHABI, 11th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have successfully
concluded negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive economic partnership agreement to enhance bilateral trade in goods between
the UAE and the five members of the EAEU bloc, which comprise Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Andrey Slepnev, Member of the Board (Minister) in charge of
Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, have confirmed the conclusion of negotiations toward an Economic Partnership Agreement
(EPA) between the UAE and the EAEU.
Al Zeyoudi stressed that the conclusion of EPA negotiations reflects the UAE’s firm belief in constructive international cooperation and
promotion of open, rules-based trade as a cornerstone of global economic growth and stability.
He said, “The UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union have developed a prosperous, productive relationship that is based on a shared
commitment to long-term growth and economic diversification. The conclusion of negotiations on an Economic Partnership Agreement
between us will deepen these ties and enable us to build on our many synergies.”

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