During an exceptional visit to the Republic of Belarus, His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, explored opportunities for economic cooperation and partnership between the UAE and Belarus. This visit reflects the UAE’s commitment to expanding the horizons of economic and investment cooperation, enhancing bilateral trade relations, and demonstrating sustainable growth between the two countries. Through meetings with senior officials and hosting key events, the visit aims to achieve strategic partnerships that will drive future economic development.
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded his visit to the Republic of Belarus, where he held bilateral meetings with senior officials, including Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Foreign Minister Maxim Rygin, and Minister of Economy Yuri Chibotar.
Trade in Services and Investment Agreement
This visit embodies the UAE’s commitment to continue expanding economic cooperation and investments with Belarus, following the signing of the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement between the two countries last year. He was accompanied during the visit by a delegation from the UAE, including His Excellency Ibrahim Salem Mohammed Al Musharrekh, UAE Ambassador to Belarus.
UAE-Belarus Trade Day
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi chaired a high-level UAE delegation at the UAE-Belarus Trade Day event, attended by Mikalai Parisevich, General Director of the National Center for Marketing and Export Promotion in Belarus. The event brought together representatives from major private sector companies from both sides, aiming to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership in mutually beneficial economic sectors.
He explained that the relationship between the UAE and Belarus is characterized by continuous growth, and the recent Trade in Services and Investment Agreement has opened new avenues for collaboration within the private sector, enhancing the potential to expand non-oil trade, which has seen significant growth in recent years. Key sectors such as technology, education, and healthcare will greatly benefit from our growing partnership.
Value of Non-Oil Trade Between the UAE and Belarus
The value of non-oil trade between the UAE and Belarus reached $319.5 million in 2025, marking an increase of 286.6% compared to 2021, when the value was only $82.6 million. This exceptional growth in trade highlights the strong strategic partnership established by the UAE with Belarus, reinforcing its position as a key trading partner in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
The Zeyoudi visit included tours of a new health complex and a tourist resort, as well as a visit to the Stadler factory, which specializes in manufacturing railway equipment, and the Minsk Dairy Plant No. 1, which produces over 300 products, including 900 tons of milk daily. He also attended the opening of the Belagro exhibition, the largest and most prominent international agricultural and industrial exhibition in Belarus, featuring over 600 companies from 12 countries.
A New Era of Private Sector Cooperation
The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement between the UAE and Belarus, signed in 2025, marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation within the private sector. This agreement has expanded the access of UAE companies to markets in Belarus across sectors including financial services, commercial services, consulting, education, and healthcare. The agreement represents the shared vision of both countries to achieve economic prosperity through mutually beneficial trade and investments.