HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, met in London with Jonathan Reynolds, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and Douglas Alexander, Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security. Discussions focused on strengthening and developing Qatar-UK co-operation in the fields of trade, investment, and industry, among other key areas of mutual interest. HE Sheikh Faisal emphasised that the UK is a key strategic partner for Qatar, noting that bilateral trade has surpassed $2.7bn. He also stressed the importance of finalising the free trade agreement between the Gulf Co-operation Council and the UK, highlighting its role in enhancing trade co-operation between the two regions.