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On behalf of the President, Al Zeyoudi participates in the Eurasia Economic Forum 2026 in Kazakhstan
On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, the Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, participated in the Eurasia Economic Forum 2026 held in Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The forum coincided with a meeting of the Supreme Council of the Eurasian Economic Union, with the participation of heads of state and senior officials from the Union, with the aim of discussing economic cooperation and joint trade initiatives.
Al Zeyoudi participated in the forum as a speaker in a session titled “The New Reality of Eurasian Trade and Logistics,” where he highlighted the importance of developing trade routes, adopting paperless logistics services, and embracing multilateral investment projects within the transport and logistics sector. The session focused on how improving transport infrastructure can contribute to strengthening trade relations between member states of the Eurasian Economic Union and with global partners.
Al Zeyoudi also held bilateral meetings with Andrey Slepnev, the Minister responsible for trade at the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Arman Shakaliev, the Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan. Discussions focused on strengthening economic ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.
He also discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in a series of meetings with First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Goldushevich, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre Rinat Bektorov, and Chairman of the Board of the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan Alen Chaizonosov. Accompanying Al Zeyoudi at these meetings were the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan and non-resident Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Ariqi.
Emphasizing the strength of economic relations between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union, Al Zeyoudi said: “Our participation in the Eurasian Economic Forum has reinforced the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with this important regional bloc. Through constructive partnerships, we aim to open up new opportunities for trade and investment, and enhance our position as a global hub for innovation and sustainable growth.”
The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries combined exceeded $33.3 billion in 2025, a 15% increase compared to the previous year. Trade with Kazakhstan alone reached approximately $6.1 billion, representing an 8.6% increase. The UAE remains Kazakhstan’s leading trading partner among Arab-Asian countries. This trade momentum stems from the Economic Partnership Agreement signed between the UAE and the EAEU last year, which aims to remove barriers to trade and enhance cooperation across key sectors. The agreement aligns with the UAE’s objectives of expanding its global trade partnerships and driving economic diversification and sustainable growth.
Dr. Thani Al-Zayoudi:
We aim to open up new opportunities for trade and investment, and to elevate our position as a global center for innovation and sustainable growth.
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6 Comments
This is an important step that reflects the strength of economic relations between the UAE and the European Union, especially given the clear growth in trade volume.
ReplyDeleteDespite the positive figures, it remains unclear to what extent smaller economies within the Union have benefited fairly from these agreements.
ReplyDeleteIt is true that the benefits may vary from one country to another, but economic agreements are usually built gradually, and as the volume of trade and investment between the parties increases, broader opportunities emerge even for small countries, especially in the areas of transport and logistics.
DeleteFocusing on developing digital infrastructure and logistics is a smart move that supports the future of global trade and facilitates investment.
ReplyDeleteSuch forums often focus more on general statements than on delivering tangible and rapid results on the ground.
ReplyDeleteEconomic forums may appear on the surface to be general discussions, but their primary value lies in establishing frameworks for cooperation and opening direct channels of negotiation between countries, while the practical results emerge later through agreements and projects that are signed and implemented after these meetings.
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