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Summary of the Second round of negotiations for Japan-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
February 26, 2025
From February 24 to 26, the second round of negotiations for Japan-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was held in Dubai, UAE.
- The meeting was attended, from the Japanese side, by Mr. TAKAHASHI Katsuhiko, Ambassador for International Economic Affairs and Chief Negotiator along with representatives from relevant ministries. From the UAE side, H.E. Mr. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs Sector and Chief Negotiator, along with representatives from relevant ministries attended the meeting.
- During this meeting, the two sides held active discussions on the modality of negotiations as well as on General Provisions, Trade in Goods, Rules of Origin , Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property, Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation and other areas.
- Both sides concurred to coordinate the dates of the third round of negotiations through diplomatic channel.