On behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi participated in the Eurasia Economic Forum 2026 held in Astana, Kazakhstan, where leaders and officials discussed trade, investment, and economic cooperation across the Eurasian region.
The forum was held alongside the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and brought together heads of state and senior representatives from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
During the event, Al Zeyoudi spoke at a session titled “Eurasian Trade and Logistics in a New Reality,” highlighting the importance of developing modern trade corridors, advancing paperless logistics systems, and promoting multilateral investment projects in the transport and logistics sectors.
He emphasised that improving transport infrastructure and connectivity can strengthen trade relations among EAEU member states and enhance links with international markets.
On the sidelines of the forum, Al Zeyoudi held bilateral meetings with Andrey Slepnev and Arman Shakkaliyev to discuss opportunities for expanding economic cooperation and trade partnerships.
He also met with senior officials including Daniyar Joldoshevich, Renat Bekturov, and Allen Chaizhunussov.
Al Zeyoudi was accompanied by Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Ariqi.
Speaking about the forum, Al Zeyoudi said the UAE remains committed to strengthening economic cooperation with the EAEU through strategic partnerships that create new opportunities for trade, investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The UAE’s economic ties with the EAEU have continued to expand significantly. In 2025, non-oil trade between the UAE and EAEU member states exceeded USD 33.3 billion, marking a 15 percent increase compared with the previous year.
Trade between the UAE and Kazakhstan reached approximately USD 6.1 billion in 2025, representing growth of 8.6 percent. The UAE remains Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner among Arab countries.
The discussions also built on the Economic Partnership Agreement signed between the UAE and the EAEU last year, which aims to remove trade barriers, facilitate investment flows, and deepen cooperation across key economic sectors.
