Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber hosted a high-level Turkish trade delegation headed by H E Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye. The delegation was received by Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned, Qatar Chamber Board Member.
Also attended the meeting were several QC board members, H E Dr. Mustafa Göksu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar, Furkan Karayaka, Vice President of the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, along witha number of Qatari businessmen.
The meeting discussed ways to boost cooperation between Qatar and Türkiye in commercial and economic fields. Discussions also covered the investment climate and available opportunities in both countries, with an emphasis on establishing trade alliances between Qatari and Turkish companies.
In his remarks, Eng. Ali Al Misnedp raised the strong and brotherly relations between Qatar and Türkiye across various fields, particularly trade and economic cooperation. He stressed Qatar Chamber’s readiness to support efforts aimed at further enhancing collaboration between the business sectors of both countries. He noted that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries amounted to QR4.18bn in 2024.
Al Misned also pointed out that more than 140 Turkish companies are currently operating in the Qatari market, including 16 wholly owned by Turkish investors, across various sectors.
For his part, H E Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye, affirmed the strength of relations between Türkiye and Qatar, noting the deep-rooted and strategic partnership between the two nations. He highlighted key features of the Turkish economy and its conducive environment for business and investment.
He underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation through the establishment of joint ventures, whether in Qatar, Türkiye, or third markets such as Africa, East Asia, and other emerging economies.
