Istanbul: The UAE and Türkiye are seeking to deepen their economic partnership as trade and investment ties between the two countries continue to accelerate under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force in September 2023. Speaking during a series of meetings and business events in Istanbul, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi said non-oil trade between the UAE and Türkiye had nearly tripled compared with 2022 levels, before the CEPA agreement was signed and implemented. According to figures released during the visit, non-oil foreign trade between the two countries exceeded $45.2 billion in 2025, an annual growth of 15.5 per cent compared with 2024. Al Zeyoudi met several Turkish ministers and senior officials during the visit, including Mustafa Tuzcu, Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Trade, with discussions focusing on expanding trade cooperation, boosting investment flows and maximising the benefits of the bilateral trade agreement.…