United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has touched down in Wellington for a three-day visit.
Trade Minister, Todd McClay said he was delighted to welcome “colleague and friend”, MinisterAl Zeyoudi to New Zealand.
“The UAE is one of our closest partners and a key export destination in the Gulf region, and we are focused on deepening our connections across a range of areas,” Mr McClay says.
“Two-way trade with the UAE amounts to NZ$1.3 billion per year. We want to grow that figure together.”
H.E. Al Zeyoudi arrived in Wellington today and will have a number of engagements over his three-day visit, including with the Parliamentary and business communities.
The visit will also be an opportunity to take forward trade negotiations launched on 7 May 2024, Minister McClay said.
