01:14 AM EST, 11/02/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The United Arab Emirates' comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo went into effect on Oct. 30, removing tariffs on most goods and streamlining customs procedures, the WAM news agency reported the same day. The deal is intended to support mutual economic expansion, enhancing bilateral trade and targeting investments in energy, logistics and manufacturing. UAE exporters will also gain expanded access to the Congolese market for vehicles, machinery, electronics, and building supplies, while establishing the Emirates as a key distribution conduit for Congo's metals and agricultural products.

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