EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks
- The United Arab Emirates and European Union agreed to start negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during a phone call between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the importance of deepening UAE-EU relations to enhance economic, trade, and investment ties.
- Von der Leyen stated that launching CEPA negotiations represents a move toward a stronger economic partnership.
- The CEPA aims to improve market access, reduce tariffs, and foster collaboration in sectors like healthcare and artificial intelligence.
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EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks
BRUSSELS: The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch free trade talks, the EU and UAE said on Thursday (Apr 10), amid the upheaval and uncertainties created by US President Donald Trump's dec
UAE President, President of European Commission agree to launch negotiations towards Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, agreed during a phone call today to launch negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and European Union. During the call, His Highness reaffirmed the depth of relations between the UAE and EU while highlighting their joint commitment to strengthening these ti…
UAE and EU Launch Free Trade Talks to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment
The EU is the UAE’s second-largest trading partner, accounting for 8.3 percent of the UAE’s total non-oil trade The European Union (EU) and the UAE have agreed to launch free trade talks, marking a positive step forward in EU–UAE relations. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, agreed to launch negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Part…
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