Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, was joined by UAE Minister for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, to sign the package in an official ceremony at Australian Parliament House.
The signing was witnessed by Foreign Minister Wong and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is in Australia as part of a delegation of senior UAE officials. Senior Australian business and government representatives were also present for the historic event.
As well as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the two countries signed an Investment Agreement and five Investment Cooperation Memoranda of Understanding, covering:
· Green and Renewable Energy
· Data Centres and AI Projects
· Minerals
· Food and Agriculture
· Infrastructure Development
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP, was the Australian signatory to the Investment Cooperation MOU on Food and Agriculture.