Keep up to date with progress in negotiations.
Exploratory discussions
- September 2023: New Zealand and the UAE announced commencement of exploratory discussions on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read the press release(external link).
- December 2023: 1st round of exploratory discussions held virtually.
- February 2024: 2nd round of exploratory discussions held virtually.
- February 2024: Minister McClay issued a call for public submissions on the prospect of opening CEPA negotiations with the UAE.
- March 2024: 3rd round of exploratory discussions held virtually.
- April 2024: 4th round of exploratory discussions held virtually.
Negotiations
- May 2024: New Zealand and the UAE announced launch of CEPA negotiations. Read the press release.(external link)