Tribune News Network
Doha
Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani said that the Qatar-Turkey Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) would be a valuable addition to the process of cooperation between both countries. He asserted that it would play a major role in enhancing cooperation between the Qatari private sector and its Turkish counterpart for the advancement of intra-regional trade and the exchange of investments in both countries.
This was revealed at the commission’s first meeting, which was held in Istanbul. The meeting was presided over by Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Dr. Omer Bulat, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey.
Speaking at the meeting, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim reviewed the consequences of the Qatar-Turkey Business Forum, which was held before the Commission’s meeting with broad participation from representatives of Qatari and Turkish companies.
He said that the forum was a great success, noting that it addressed the prospects for cooperation and partnership between the Qatari and Turkish private sectors. It focused on enhancing joint cooperation and exploring the areas and opportunities available for cooperation between business sectors on both sides. It further witnessed constructive discussions and bilateral meetings among Qatari and Turkish business owners and investors.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Khalifa met with the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), Rifat Hisarciklioglu, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Istanbul. QC board members Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli and Abdulla bin Mohamed Al Emadi also attended the meeting.
