Buenos aires: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade for the UAE, engaged in discussions with senior officials from both the government and private sectors in Argentina to explore possibilities for strengthening trade and investment ties. The meetings, part of the 'UAE Trade Days' initiative, focused on enhancing the private sector's role in forging partnerships that support sustainable economic growth.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Zeyoudi's official visit included discussions with Argentine officials and business leaders, including Pablo Quirno Magrane, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship. The dialogue aimed to deepen cooperation in areas such as technology, renewable energy, logistics, and trade. The meetings underscored the strategic relationship between the UAE and Argentina, reflecting a mutual commitment to enhancing economic partnerships and expanding global trade networks.
Al Zeyoudi's visit also featured a business roundtable in Buenos Aires, where UAE and Argentine investors and business leaders discussed opportunities to boost investment flows and trade exchanges. The roundtable aimed to strengthen private sector partnerships and promote sustainable economic development.
Highlighting the significance of Argentina as a trading partner in Latin America, Al Zeyoudi noted the growth in bilateral relations, with expanded trade volumes and cooperation in sectors like agriculture, food security, energy, mining, science, technology, and infrastructure. He emphasized the potential for both countries to leverage their respective strengths to foster economic growth and innovation.
The meetings identified new investment opportunities and reinforced the UAE's support for the private sector as a key partner in economic cooperation. Non-oil trade between the UAE and Argentina reached US$767.5 million in 2025, marking a 42.6 percent growth from 2024, signaling potential for further expansion in sectors like food security, agriculture, renewable energy, and advanced technology.
This visit is part of the UAE's broader strategy to bolster its economic presence globally through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) programme. The UAE's commitment to free, open, and rules-based trade has already exceeded its target of achieving US$1 trillion in non-oil foreign trade ahead of schedule. The outcomes of the visit to Argentina set the stage for deeper economic partnerships and shared growth between the two nations.