UAE finalizes trade talks with Eurasian Economic Union

The UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) finalized negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa), aimed at enhancing bilateral trade between the UAE and the the five EAEU member countries: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, Wam reports. The agreement will focus on reducing tariffs, removing technical trade barriers, expanding market access, and aligning customs procedures.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in Abu Dhabi, Wam reports. The leaders discussed a number of topics of mutual interest, including the situation in Syria, reaffirming their support for the country's unity to strengthen regional stability and prevent further conflict escalation.

UAE, Egypt talk bilateral relations: Sheikh Mohamed also discussed ramping up the country’s cooperation with Egypt with the president of the Egyptian Senate Abdel Wahab Abdel Razeq in Abu Dhabi, Wam reports.

OTHER DIPLO NEWS-

• The UAE-Korea SMEs and Startup Committee held its inaugural meeting in Seoul yesterday, aiming to ramp up collaboration and partnerships between the UAE and Korea in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation. (Wam)
• Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a phone call to discuss regional developments, including the situations in Syria and Lebanon. (Mofa)