THE Philippines is set to complete a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, according to Acting Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, following an October 3-5 official visit to the Middle Eastern nation.

"The finalization of the CEPA will not only strengthen our bilateral trade [with the UAE] but also set the foundation for long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation," Roque said in a statement.

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