Qatar Chamber hosted on Monday a delegation from the Republic of Gambia led by Lamin Dampha, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, and his accompanying delegation.
Qatar Chamber assistant director general for Government Relations and Committees Affairs Ali Bu Sherbak al-Mansouri welcomed the delegation during the meeting, which touched on means to enhance economic and commercial cooperation and ways to bolster private sector ties.
Al-Mansouri said there is a strong desire from the Qatari side to develop commercial relations with its Gambian counterpart, noting that there are multiple opportunities for partnerships and alliances between Qatari and Gambian businessmen.
He underscored the chamber’s keenness to develop co-operation with Gambia, saying there is an agreement signed with the Gambia Chamber of Commerce to boost co-operation, and another MoU to establish a joint business council.
Al-Mansouri stressed the importance of activating these agreements and increasing mutual visits between businessmen of both countries and strengthening relations between the Qatari private sector and its Gambian counterpart.
He gave an overview of the role of the Qatar Chamber in the business community and the services and activities it provides to safeguard the interests of businessmen and promote the national economy and the Qatari private sector abroad.
Dampha said the delegation’s visit aims to enhance the commercial co-operation with Qatar and review means to develop businesses between the Qatari and Gambian private sectors.
He called on Qatari businessmen to explore the many investment opportunities in Gambia, which is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and has a large market of more than 300mn.
Dampha expressed his aspiration to see Qatari investments in Gambia's various sectors, which offer different incentives for investors. He added that Gambia is keen to enhance trade exchange with Qatar and supply Gambian products to Qatar.
