Core Points - Australia and the UAE have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership and welcomed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will take effect on October 1, 2023 [1][2] - The CEPA is Australia's first free trade agreement in the Middle East, aimed at enhancing cooperation and expanding economic ties between the two nations [1] - The agreement is expected to provide Australian businesses with a competitive advantage in the rapidly growing Middle Eastern market, with the UAE serving as a key logistics hub [1] - Following the full implementation of the CEPA, over 99% of Australian export products will enter the UAE duty-free, saving approximately AUD 185 million for Australian exporters in the first year [1] Trade and Investment - The UAE is currently Australia's largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East, with a bilateral trade volume reaching AUD 12.3 billion in 2024 [2]
澳大利亚与阿联酋加强外交与经贸关系
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-30 06:17