Mumbai – The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, has reaffirmed the growing strength of UAE–India economic relations, highlighting a $37.6 billion surge in non-oil trade during the first half of 2025.
During his official visit to Mumbai, Dr. Al Zeyoudi met with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, where both sides reviewed progress under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into effect in 2022. The discussions focused on expanding market access and supporting key sectors, including logistics, healthcare, technology, and agriculture.
At a roundtable organized by CII, FICCI, and ASSOCHAM, Dr. Al Zeyoudi engaged Indian business leaders to promote greater bilateral trade and investment. He stressed that CEPA has already delivered tangible results, with bilateral non-oil trade rising 33.9 percent compared to the same period last year.
“This visit underlines our shared values and economic goals,” Dr. Al Zeyoudi said. “It reflects the vast potential that remains to be tapped, as we continue to leverage our complementary strengths to deliver broad-based opportunities for our private sectors.”
His trip also included updates on Bharat Mart, a major 2.7 million sq. ft. facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone, designed to serve as a hub for Indian exporters to access markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
The visit concluded with a reception bringing together business leaders from both nations, underscoring the UAE and India’s commitment to long-term collaboration and mutual prosperity.
