UAE and Ukraine Discuss Investment Opportunities Post-CEPA Signing

UAE, 25 February, 2025 : The UAE and Ukraine are exploring investment opportunities following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). A business roundtable, hosted by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, brought together UAE government officials, businesses, and investment groups with a high-ranking Ukrainian delegation led by First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.

The CEPA aims to strengthen trade relations and investment flows, contributing to GDP growth for both countries. The agreement, signed in the presence of Presidents Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is expected to add US$369 million to the UAE's GDP and US$874 million to Ukraine's GDP by 2031.

The roundtable discussed investment opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, heavy industry, aviation, and technology. Al Zeyoudi highlighted the potential for strategic investments and the importance of knowledge exchange. Svyrydenko emphasized the role of the private sector in advancing trade relations, with particular focus on energy, logistics, transportation, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The discussions also explored the potential for infrastructure development, agriculture, food security, and the privatization of large state-owned enterprises in Ukraine. With the CEPA laying the foundation for increased collaboration, both nations are set to strengthen their economic ties and foster mutual growth.