OAS

 
Costa Rica - United Arab Emirates
 
  Background and Negotiations
   

On March 28, 2023, Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates announced the launch of negotiations for a trade agreement between the two countries.

On Friday, July 14, 2023 the first round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment between Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates concluded successfully.

On September 18, 2023, the second round of negotiation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment between Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates was successfully concluded. During this meeting, the chapters on technical barriers to trade, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and final provisions were concluded.

On January 11, 2024, Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates reached a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment.

On April 17, 2024, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment was signed between Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates.

Documents relating to the negotiations
April 17, 2024 Signature of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment between Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates en español PDF Document
11 January 2024 Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates reach a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment en español PDF Document
27 October 2023 Third round of negotiation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment en español PDF Document
September 18, 2023 Second round of negotiation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment en español PDF Document
July 18, 2023 First round of negotiation of the Comprehensive Economic Association Agreement on Trade and Investment en español PDF Document
March 28, 2023 Costa Rica will negotiate a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates en español PDF Document
Source: Ministerio de Comercio Exterior, Costa Rica
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