On 16 January 2023, the Mauritian Government has announced the agreement of the Terms of Reference that establishes the principles, methodology and scope for the negotiation of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Mauritius.

The CEPA which will aim to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries would include, inter alia:

• Chapters on Trade in Goods;

• Rules of Origin;

• Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation;

• Trade Remedies;

• Investment Facilitation;

• Trade in Services;

• Transparency in Government Procurement;

• Intellectual Property Right;

• Innovation and Technology Transfer;

• Economic Cooperation;

• Competition; and

• Dispute Settlement.

As the relationship between these two countries continue to strengthen, we will endeavour to provide you with more information on the introduction of the CEPA.