Prime Minister To Visit United Arab Emirates

Sunday, 12 January 2025, 2:08 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Prime
Minister

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon departs for
the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow (Monday) to hold
high-level talks with Emirati leaders and witness the
signing of the New Zealand-UAE Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

“The UAE is a trusted
partner for New Zealand in the Gulf,” Christopher Luxon
says.

“Our two Governments cooperate across a range
of shared interests, from expanding renewable energy
generation in the Pacific to our desire to de-escalate
conflict in the Middle East. This is a country where 4,000
Kiwis are living and working, and a key transport and
logistics hub with more than half a million people coming to
New Zealand through the UAE each year.

“I look
forward to celebrating the growth in our bilateral
relationship, including the signature of our first-class
trade deal.”

Mr Luxon will witness the signing of
the CEPA and accompanying investment agreement by Minister
for Trade Todd McClay. Two-way trade between New Zealand and
the UAE is currently valued at NZ$1.3 billion. From day one
of the agreement, duties will be eliminated on 98.5 percent
of New Zealand’s exports to the UAE.

“The CEPA
provides a springboard for New Zealand companies to engage
with the UAE’s globalised and high-value market, offering
opportunities to increase trade and investment
flows.

“This is all part of the work we are doing to
achieve our goal of doubling the value of our exports in ten
years.

“While in the UAE, I’ll be showcasing New
Zealand as a globally connected trading nation, a
sustainable technology innovator, and an attractive
destination for investment,” Mr Luxon says.

The
Prime Minister returns to New Zealand on Thursday
morning.

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