DOHA: Qatar Chamber and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry touched on enhancing trade and investment cooperation between both countries' private sectors, in addition to exploring the possibility of organizing mutual visits for business owners from both countries to explore investment opportunities.
This came during Qatar Chamber's Second Vice Chairman, Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba's meeting with Vice President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyall Gorman, at Qatar Chamber's premises on Monday.
Speaking at the meeting, Al Athba highlighted the agreement signed between the two chambers last year, aimed at boosting coordination through the exchange of information on business, trade, and investment, as well as organizing joint events in both Qatar and Australia.
He noted the Qatari business community's growing interest in exploring investment opportunities in Australia and the incentives offered to investors.
Al Athba also affirmed Qatar Chamber's full readiness to support Australian companies looking to establish a presence in Qatar.
For his part, Vice President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyall Gorman, called on Qatari investors to explore investment opportunities in Australia, highlighting the facilities, advantages, and economic incentives offered to foreign investors.
Gorman affirmed the Australian Chamber's commitment to activating the cooperation agreement with Qatar Chamber and expressed a strong interest in establishing a Qatari-Australian Business Council.
He noted that such an initiative would encourage companies from both countries to explore business opportunities and strengthen bilateral cooperation, ultimately boosting economic activity and increasing trade exchange between Qatar and Australia.
