Doha, February 05 (QNA) – HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, co-chaired the Qatari-German Business Roundtable held in Doha on Thursday.
At the outset, HE the Prime Minister welcomed the German Chancellor and his accompanying delegation, affirming that the foundations of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany are solid and built on mutual trust and shared interests. He noted that over the past decades, Qatar has sought to develop its relations with Germany.
His Excellency highlighted that through the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Qatar has become one of the largest foreign investors in Germany. He also pointed out that German companies operating in Qatar have added significant value to its economy and contributed to sustainable development efforts.
He stated that cooperation between the two countries encompasses energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and financial institutions, stressing that Qatar aspires to expand cooperation to include technology, healthcare, and artificial intelligence, which it views as the industries of the future.
HE the Prime Minister reaffirmed Qatar’s strong interest in expanding cooperation and increasing business ties between companies in both countries. He noted that Qatar is undergoing a transitional phase and has begun reviewing several laws and regulations to ensure they keep pace with contemporary developments and global economic transformations.
He emphasized Qatar’s commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all and underscored the importance of being viewed by Germany and other European countries as a reliable partner capable of connecting East and West to achieve prosperity for its people.
The meeting also reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation and investment opportunities in both countries, with CEOs from groups, companies, organizations, and agencies attending and exchanging views on future collaboration.