UAE, Thailand Conclude CEPA Discussions as Bilateral Trade Booms
The UAE and Thailand have finished talks on a Comprehensive Commercial Partnership Agreement (Cepa) in a major move to boost commercial links between the Middle East and Southeast Asia as commerce between the two nations picks up pace.
The development comes amid robust expansion in bilateral trade. The UAE Ministry of Foreign commerce said that non-oil commerce between the UAE and Thailand was at $12.3 billion in 2025, a 65.2 per cent increase over the previous year. Trade continued to gather pace in the first half of 2026, climbing 75.4 per cent year-on-year to $10.2 billion.
The announcement of the conclusion of negotiations was made in Bangkok during meetings between UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials.
Once signed, confirmed and brought into force the Cepa is expected to reduce trade obstacles, boost market access and encourage greater investment between the two countries. Priority industries under the accord are advanced manufacturing, logistics, food security, digital trade, renewable energy and precious metals.
The successful conclusion of negotiations on the UAE-Thailand CEPA demonstrates our shared commitment to building stronger economic links between Southeast Asia and the Middle East,” said Al Zeyoudi. Thailand is one of the region’s most dynamic and varied economies and this agreement will provide new pathways for companies, investors and entrepreneurs in both nations to thrive and access high-growth markets.
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