UAE and Benin Exchange Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi
What happened
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Benin President Romuald Wadagni formalized the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Abu Dhabi, setting terms to liberalize 97% of bilateral trade.
The Context
- Expanding trade corridors: Non-oil trade between the two nations reached USD 2.15 billion in 2025, climbing 65% in a single year and more than doubling 2021 levels.
- Beyond baseline tariffs: Alongside trade liberalisation, both governments exchanged seven additional agreements spanning strategic investment, data hosting, diplomatic training, and workforce mobility.
- West African connectivity: The pact serves as another building block in the UAE's post-2021 foreign trade strategy, offering Dubai-based logistics, food processing, and financial firms enhanced supply chain access to the region.
The Number
represents the total non-oil bilateral trade recorded between the UAE and Benin in 2025, establishing an active commercial foundation projected to push UAE exports to Benin up by another USD 1 billion by 2033.
Takeaway
Expect immediate tariff eliminations and updated cross-border investment protections to take effect as soon as both nations finalize parliamentary ratification.
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