His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, confirmed that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Republic of Angola expands the country’s engagement with Sub-Saharan and West African markets, a high-growth region aiming to accelerate its development through strategic investments and partnerships. He added in a statement to WAM that Angola is one of the most promising countries in the region due to its young population structure, abundant natural resources, and a GDP growth of 4.4% in 2024. The agreement allows building on the current recovery in bilateral trade, especially in the sectors of precious stones, minerals, mining, digital trade, and agricultural technologies.