UAE, Turkey trade tops $45.2 Billion under CEPA

The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have surpassed their non-oil trade targets under a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that came into force in 2023, officials said during high-level talks in Istanbul.

Bilateral non-oil trade between the two countries reached $45.2 billion in 2025, exceeding the $40 billion target ahead of schedule. This was driven by strong political will from both leaderships to deepen economic and investment ties.

The agreement has led to a multiple-fold increase in trade flows since its implementation, strengthening cooperation in key sectors including investment, logistics and commerce.

During a visit to Istanbul led by Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and a UAE ministerial delegation, discussions were held with Turkish ministers, senior officials and business leaders to expand the scope of the partnership.

Talks focused on mechanisms to further elevate bilateral economic relations and unlock additional opportunities for mutual growth, according to officials involved in the meetings.

The UAE and Turkey have significantly expanded engagement in recent years, with both sides emphasising economic diversification and private-sector collaboration under the framework of the partnership agreement.