The Economic Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the UAE has entered into force
On July 1, 2026, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the governments of Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) entered into force.
The document was signed on February 17, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, and on February 26, 2026, it was ratified by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine through Law No. 4802-IX.
The State Customs Service notes that the agreement establishes a modern legal framework for the development of bilateral trade in goods and services and provides for the creation of a free trade area between Ukraine and the UAE through the elimination of customs duties.
Ukrainian producers are expected to gain preferential access to the United Arab Emirates market, which will help expand the geographic reach of Ukrainian exports and strengthen trade and economic ties between the two countries.
In addition, the agreement provides for deeper cooperation between the customs administrations of Ukraine and the UAE. In particular, the parties intend to conclude an Agreement on Mutual Customs Assistance, which will serve as the basis for the exchange of information, as well as for the prevention, detection, and investigation of violations of customs legislation.
This was reported by the State Customs Service of Ukraine.
As a reminder, Ukraine and Denmark are working to deepen cooperation in the defense sector, focusing on financing Ukrainian arms production, developing anti-ballistic capabilities, training military personnel, and attracting additional resources for the needs of the Defense Forces.
As a reminder, Ukraine and Denmark are embarking on a new phase of cooperation in the agricultural sector, moving from recovery to the implementation of joint investment projects even amid the war.
The Danish government has decided to promptly adjust the structure of its defense aid and provide the Ukrainian Defense Forces with an additional 15,000 long-range artillery rounds. This was announced by Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
