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Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar Chamber officials on Saturday discussed investment opportunities in the tourism sector and jewellery trade with members of a trade delegation from the Czech Republic.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to enhance trade cooperation and discussed investment opportunities in the jewellery sector and introducing the most prominent products of Czech companies in this field.
Speaking on the occasion, Qatar Chamber First Deputy Chairman Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Twar said that Qatar's private sector and its Czech counterpart have developed economic ties and the trade exchange between the two countries exceeded
$187 million last year.
He said that the two countries enjoy a favourable business environment for foreign investments in light of the facilities and incentives provided by the governments of the two countries for foreign investment, which open the way for business sectors to build more mutual economic partnerships and alliances.
He said that there are many areas for the development of economic cooperation relations between the two countries, especially in the sectors of infrastructure and food, adding that the launch of 10 flights a week between Doha and Prague will enhance cooperation in the sectors of tourism and investment.
He stressed that the chamber encourages Qatari businessmen to establish economic partnerships with the Czech side, and invites business owners to learn about investment opportunities in a number of important sectors in the Czech Republic.
For his part, Czech (non-resident) ambassador to Qatar HE Martin Dvorak said that the good relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic would contribute to enhancing trade between the private sectors in both countries at all levels.
He said that many Czech businessmen were looking for investment opportunities in the Qatari market.
