Ghana and UAE Kick Off Historic CEPA Talks to Boost Trade and Investment
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially launched the first round of negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a move hailed as a strategic step in strengthening bilateral economic ties.
Speaking on behalf of the Government of Ghana, Hon. Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, described the negotiations as a “bold and strategic milestone” that reflects the growing partnership between the two nations.
She noted that the CEPA will go beyond traditional trade agreements, aiming to foster trade in goods and services, investment, digital commerce, innovation, industrialisation, and sustainable economic growth.
“The agreement aligns perfectly with Ghana’s economic transformation agenda, supporting industrial development, export diversification, and the creation of sustainable jobs for youth and women entrepreneurs,” Hon. Ofosu-Adjare said.
She further highlighted Ghana’s role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, emphasizing the opportunity to position the country as a continental trade and investment hub.
From the UAE, H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Foreign Trade, expressed his country’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations with Ghana, and urged negotiators to finalise discussions on legal and institutional frameworks, trade facilitation, rules of origin, and customs procedures among others during the three-day session.
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