The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Ecuador, according to Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, represents a strategic turning point in advancing bilateral economic and trade relations, aligned with sustainable development priorities and deeper integration into international markets.
In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi stated that the two nations’ trade and investment ties are still expanding, with non-oil commerce reaching $373.6 million in 2025—a 3.2% increase over 2024 and more than three times its 2019 level. Dr. Al Zeyoudi went on to say that, with almost 30% of Ecuador’s total commerce with nations in the Arab and African worlds combined, the UAE is the country’s biggest trading partner in these regions.
According to him, the two nations have signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement that aims to reduce risks, safeguard intellectual property rights, and establish explicit dispute-resolution procedures to create a transparent and stable environment for foreign direct investment. This demonstrates the strength of bilateral relations and offers a useful platform for network creation and trade and investment facilitation.
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