Formal launch of FTA negotiations and first round

Formal launch of FTA negotiations and first round
The UAE–EU FTA negotiations were formally launched, with the first round held from 24 June 2025, covering goods, services, digital trade, investment and strategic sectors such as renewable energy, green hydrogen and critical raw materials.

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