UAE and Benin Exchange Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to Deepen Ties
Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Benin have exchanged the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a pact designed to expand market access, strengthen supply chains and enhance economic cooperation between the two nations.
Leaders Witness Ceremony
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni attended the exchange ceremony. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Benin’s Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, formally exchanged the agreement.
Agreement Objectives
The CEPA aims to remove barriers to trade, create new investment opportunities and foster long-term economic integration between the UAE and Benin. Both sides expect the deal to boost bilateral trade volumes and facilitate the flow of goods and services.
