Qatar, Iran explore strategies to enhance economic and trade co-operation

Qatar and Iran on Tuesday explored strategies for enhanced co-operation across various fields.
Both countries discussed means to strengthen collaborative efforts in several areas including trade and industry, customs, healthcare, scientific research, transportation, maritime shipping, communications and information technology, agriculture, free zones, culture, sports and workforce.
These were explored at the ninth session of the Qatari-Iranian joint committee, which took place in Tehran. The two sides agreed to take measures to strengthen trade, investment, and industrial collaboration in a way that increases trade and streamlines the flow of goods and services.
HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Qassim al-Abdullah al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Ali Akbar Mehrabian, Minister of Energy of Iran, chaired the session. The event was also attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani, chairman of Qatar Chamber.
Appreciative of the close and distinguished relations between Qatar and Iran; Sheikh Mohamed said these relations have been consolidated through official visits exchanged between the two countries, highlighting the shared commitment of the leadership of both the countries to advance the development and diversification of bilateral co-operation.
The meeting represents an important opportunity to build on the results reached during the previous session of the joint committee, and also reflects the mutual dedication of both sides to continue efforts to enhance the collaboration between the two countries, he said.
Sheikh Mohamed expressed the hope that the meeting will contribute to expanding and diversifying the strategic partnership between the two nations, opening new horizons and creating opportunities for the Qatari and Iranian business sectors.
He also expressed confidence in the contribution of the Qatari-Iranian business council to strengthening intra-regional trade, facilitating the flow of goods and services, and enhancing partnership between the Qatari and Iranian business sectors.
He highlighted the positive investment prospects available within Qatar, encouraging Iranian investors and companies to delve into these opportunities and leverage them to initiate successful investment partnerships, anchored in the shared visions and objectives of both countries.