Japan will start negotiations for an economic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a post on X. The conclusion of the pact with the UAE, coupled with another free trade agreement between Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council that will also be negotiated,

Non-oil trade between the two countries continued to thrive in the first half of 2024, reaching $8.1 billion, while the total trade for 2023 stood at $17.3 billion, marking a 17.4% increase compared to 2022.

Japan has decided to commence negotiations for an economic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in an X post. The conclusion of the pact with the UAE,

Japan and the United Arab Emirates announced on Wednesday the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa). The move is part of both nations’ broader efforts to strengthen trade ties and promote sustainable economic growth.

The UAE and Japan will start talks for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa), as the country moves ahead with its plans to boost global trade ties. Reaching a deal will help both countries support sustainable economic growth,