The UAE has announced on Thursday an intent to begin Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement talks with Australia, according to a social media post from Dr Thani al-Zeyoudi, the Emirates’ Minister of Foreign Trade.
The move is expected to “grow the trade relationship between both countries, creating new jobs and opportunities for exporters,” according to a statement shared by Dan Tehan, Australia’s minister for trade, tourism, and investment.
Following the trade deal’s progression, it would mark the first time that Australia signs such an agreement in the Middle East.
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