A joint statement between the Emirates and New Zealand

During the official visit of His Excellency Christopher Lixen, Prime Minister of New Zealand, to the United Arab Emirates on January 14, 2025, he met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him. The two sides discussed the prosperous bilateral relations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates, and emphasized the common interests between the two countries, including the commitment to free and open trade, support for regional and multi -party regional organizations, peace, prosperity, and sustainable economic growth; In light of the firm and fruitful bilateral relations that extend for forty years since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1985, and welcoming the recent important developments, the two sides expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and exchange of relations in the following areas:

(Trade and Economic Relations)

. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, and His Excellency Prime Minister Luxen, witnessed the signing of the following agreements:
The comprehensive economic partnership agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.
– An agreement between the government of the United Arab Emirates and the New Zealand government on encouraging and protecting investments.

. Noting that the value of non -oil trade between the UAE and New Zealand during the first nine months of 2024 amounted to more than 642 million US dollars, which represents an 8 % increase compared to the same period in 2023, and 21 % compared to the same period in 2019 The two sides emphasized that the prosperity in both countries depends on communication at the international level, and by reducing customs tariffs and enhancing access to markets, this agreement will push trade exchange to new levels.

. The two sides emphasized that the agreements stipulate the opening of more prospects for economic opportunities and the strengthening of supply chains for both countries and their people, and they also confirmed their joint pledge to enhance mutual prosperity and strengthen economic cooperation, and the two sides noted the importance of progressing quickly in ratifying and implementing these agreements.

. The two sides stressed the important role that the UAE plays as a global logistical center and a pivotal link, including New Zealand exports to the broader region and beyond; The two sides highlighted their goals of doubling the value of New Zealand exports, and ensuring food security for the Emirates through the creation of international partnerships; With New Zealand exports of dairy products worth $ 707 million New Zealand (1.5 billion dirhams), meat 50 million dollars (106 million dirhams), and gardening 47 million dollars (100 million dirhams), the two sides expressed their confidence in the ability of the New Zealand agriculture to ensure The UAE gets safe and high -quality food products.

. The two sides welcomed the completion of the signing of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) and the Convention on the Protection and Protection of Investments; During his visit, His Excellency Prime Minister Lixen met with the bodies of investment and investment bodies in the UAE to confirm the opportunities available for Emirati investment in New Zealand, including in infrastructure and renewable energy.

. The two sides also welcomed the launch of negotiations on the Cooperation and Administrative Assistance Agreement in the field of customs (CMAA), which would enhance cooperation in customs issues.

. The two sides also welcomed the announcement issued on October 31, 2024 regarding the conclusion of the negotiations of the Free Trade Convention between New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC), which is the second free trade agreement between the two countries, which will complete the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) and expressed their joint desire to sign the free trade agreement Between New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council states and their entry into force as soon as possible.

. In recognition of the recent hosting of the United Arab Emirates to the thirteenth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization, and the role of New Zealand as the Vice President, the two sides affirmed their joint and permanent commitment to support the international system based on regulations and bases.

. The two sides also referred to the United Arab Emirates’s request to join the DVA agreement, which plays a pivotal role in enhancing international cooperation, stimulating digital innovation and promoting trade by creating a comprehensive framework for the digital economy.
(Communication and relationships between peoples)

. The two sides welcomed the relations that bring together the people of New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates, and these relations were greatly built on the tourism sector, benefiting from the Air Transport and Daily Transport Services Agreement, as well as mutual exemption from entry visas, and other developments included the UAE hosting the “T Artertini” festival, the event The official for the original peoples in November 2021, as part of the week of tolerance and inclusiveness in Expo Dubai 2020, with the strong participation of Maori, which strengthened these ties more, and the leaders expressed their hope to continue to strengthen these relations within the framework of caring for the economic and commercial cooperation of the original peoples in the economic partnership agreement Comprehensive CEPA.

. His Excellency Prime Minister Luxen pointed out that more than 4000 New Zealand considers the United Arab Emirates their homeland, praising the UAE as a role model for peace, tolerance and coexistence.

. The two sides have expressed their satisfaction with the agreement to avoid the double taxation that has signed between the two countries since 2004, which provided tax benefits to residents in the UAE and New Zealand who live and work in both countries, and His Excellency Prime Minister Luxen announced his commitment to improving these aspects, and that New Zealand is working to enable passports holders UAE travel authorized to use electronic entry gates upon arrival and departure from New Zealand in 2025, which will contribute to facilitating travel and strengthening ties between the people of the two friendly countries.
(Enhancing cooperation in the field of energy, sustainability and climate work)

. Prime Minister Luxen expressed his thanks to the UAE leadership for its invitation to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, and praised the UAE hosting the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) since 2009, and the two sides reaffirmed their continuous support for the status of the agency (IRENA) as a platform and a gathering to enhance the adoption and use of renewable energy on a scale Wide, the two sides affirmed their commitment to the “Emirates Agreement” initiative, including the commitment to the global energy transformation by doubling efforts three times to enhance the capacity of renewable energy and energy efficiency by 2030, which was agreed upon at the conclusion of the UAE’s successful hosting of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 In 2023, the results of the subsequent COP29 conference.

. The two sides stressed the importance of international cooperation in facing the repercussions of the phenomenon of climate change and enhancing the transition to a low -carbon economy, and confirmed their commitment to the long -term partnership agreement for renewable energy between the two countries, and praised their joint and continuous efforts to support energy infrastructure in the Pacific region, and among the most prominent of these initiatives is the project The solar energy “Lacro 2”, funded by the Emirates and New Zealand in Fiji, which was implemented by Masdar Company, within the framework of the Emirati -Pacific Partnership Fund, and this project of $ 50 million has contributed to financing renewable energy projects in 11 countries of the Ocean islands The quiet, the leaders also indicated New Zealand’s contribution to developing a clean energy project led by Masdar on Barbuda Island in the Caribbean.

. Administration of the role of Antarctica as a place for peace, science and cooperation, the two sides welcomed the joining of the United Arab Emirates to the system of Antarctica Treaty, and expressed their joint desire to enhance cooperation in the field of scientific research within the framework of this system.
(Regional and global developments)

. The two sides exchanged views on developments at the international level, as well as those related to their areas, and expressed their joint commitment to regional security and stability, and their concern over the current conditions; They welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon, and the two sides called for the full implementation of the terms of the agreement, and confirmed the need for a comprehensive and peaceful transitional stage led by Syria and owned by the Syrians themselves, up to a comprehensive government that represents everyone, which is formed through a transparent process that depends on the principles of Security Council Resolution 2254, with Protect civilians; The two sides expressed their deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the two sides called on Israel to implement its obligations under international law and ensure safe and fast human access without obstacles to the Gaza Strip. The two sides also called for the immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of all hostages and detainees, and urged all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and calm tensions. The two sides agreed that the two -state solution is the way to achieve permanent peace and security for the Palestinians and the Israelis, and the two sides welcomed the ongoing efforts led by the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States to mediate the access to the ceasefire, and urged the parties to agree on the deal that is negotiated, as they encouraged calm Tensions in the Red Sea.

. The two sides expressed their deep concern about the continuation of the fighting in Sudan between the two warring parties, which led to a famine that is man -made, and the two sides called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire and facilitating safe and fast humanitarian access without obstacles, and the two sides also urged the warring parties to engage in peace and work talks To form a civilian government that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people.

. The two sides stressed the importance of achieving a comprehensive, just and permanent peace in Ukraine, in accordance with international law and the basic principles of the United Nations Charter, and the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to pluralism and the rule of law as basic pillars of peace, security and prosperity, and the two sides stressed the importance of respecting the independence, sovereignty and safety of the lands of all countries, and the importance of resolving conflicts through Dialogue and diplomatic means, indicated that the escalation will increase tensions and instability.

. The two sides stressed the importance of reaching a peaceful solution to the conflict on the three islands, Greater Tunb and Lesser and Abu Musa, through bilateral negotiations or the International Court of Justice, in accordance with the rules of international law, including the United Nations Charter.

. The two sides pointed to the developments in the Pacific region and the importance of enhancing the priorities of the Pacific Ocean, including climate change, renewable energy and development projects.

. The two sides affirmed their commitment to enhance their partnership to enhance tolerance and dialogue between religions and cultures, and to address extremism, racism and hate speech jointly, in line with the provisions of Security Council Resolution 2686.