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UAE and EAEU conclude CEPA to boost bilateral trade

The agreement is aimed at enhancing trade between the UAE and the five EAEU member
states: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.

By News BureauDec 11, 2024

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Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have
successfully concluded negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
(CEPA).
The agreement is aimed at enhancing trade between the UAE and the five EAEU member
states: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Andrey
Slepnev, Member of the Board (Minister) responsible for Trade at the Eurasian Economic
Commission, confirmed the completion of the agreement.

Al Zeyoudi emphasized that this milestone highlights the UAE’s commitment to
international cooperation and promoting open, rules-based trade as fundamental drivers of
global economic growth and stability.

Al Zeyoudi added that, “The conclusion of the EPA reflects the strong and productive
relationship between the UAE and the EAEU, based on shared goals of long-term growth
and economic diversification. The agreement will further strengthen our ties and build upon
our existing synergies.”

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