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At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in 2024, the UAE and India officially launched the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Council (UICC). This milestone event, attended by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal, was a key outcome of the UAE-India Business Summit held under the theme "Two Nations, One Vision." The creation of the UAE-India CEPA Council demonstrates a shared commitment to deepening economic ties and fostering collaboration between the two nations. The council is set to play a crucial role in facilitating trade and investment initiatives, strengthening bilateral economic relations, and advancing common economic objectives. As both countries work towards enhancing their economic partnership, the inauguration of the UAE-India CEPA Council marks a significant achievement in ongoing efforts to promote cooperation and open new avenues for growth and collaboration.