Iran and Qatar are planning a billion-dollar trade development between them for which Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) is keen to strengthen trade exchange between the two countries.
"We are planning a billion-dollar trade development between the two countries, which is achievable," Dr Mohsen Rezaei, Vice-President of Iran, told the QBA meeting in the presence of Ali Reza Peyman Pak, Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade of Iran, Head of the Iranian Trade Promotion Organisation and the Iranian ambassador to Qatar.
Highlighting that Qatar and Iran are working on real partnership in the commercial field, he said the Iranian market is huge and includes 90mn consumers and it is also a member of major economic alliances that consists of about 500mn consumers.
"So, there is an Iranian will to open the way for Qatari investors to take advantage of the huge opportunities available in the commercial and industrial fields," he said.
HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, QBA Chairman said: “We know the importance of the Iranian market, which is rich in opportunities, and we wish to strengthen economic relations and look forward to more mutual visits of businessmen from both countries".
Rezaei urged Qatari investors to explore several projects in Iran, including investing in the agricultural sector, especially in wheat and corn, where there are ready-made lands that can provide more than 5mn tonnes of wheat, which will achieve self-sufficiency for Arab and Islamic countries.
He highlighted that it was agreed between the leadership of the two countries to appoint two representatives from both sides as soon as possible in order to facilitate the flow of trade and investment between the two countries.
The Iranian vice-president stressed on the positive role that the QBA can play to develop trade exchange by promoting co-operation between Qatari and Iranian companies, which contributes to increasing intra-regional trade.
Hussein Alfardan, QBA first deputy, confirmed the interest and keenness of both sides to strengthen economic and trade relations and develop trade exchange, as he highlighted the opportunities to develop co-operation between the Qatari and Iranian private sectors in various fields such as tourism, industry and trade.
Saud al-Mana, QBA board member and a partner of the Iranian Trade Center, spoke about the Iranian Trade Center that was established in Doha six months ago in the Qatar Financial Center with the private sector, and is now conducting its first exhibition in the country to promote products such as medicines, food, building materials, carpets and other products.
Other QBA members who attended the meeting include Sheikh Faisal bin Fahd al-Thani, Khaled al-Mannai and Maqbool Habib Khalfan. Sarah Abdullah, QBA deputy General Manager, was also present.
"We are planning a billion-dollar trade development between the two countries, which is achievable," Dr Mohsen Rezaei, Vice-President of Iran, told the QBA meeting in the presence of Ali Reza Peyman Pak, Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade of Iran, Head of the Iranian Trade Promotion Organisation and the Iranian ambassador to Qatar.
Highlighting that Qatar and Iran are working on real partnership in the commercial field, he said the Iranian market is huge and includes 90mn consumers and it is also a member of major economic alliances that consists of about 500mn consumers.
"So, there is an Iranian will to open the way for Qatari investors to take advantage of the huge opportunities available in the commercial and industrial fields," he said.
HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, QBA Chairman said: “We know the importance of the Iranian market, which is rich in opportunities, and we wish to strengthen economic relations and look forward to more mutual visits of businessmen from both countries".
Rezaei urged Qatari investors to explore several projects in Iran, including investing in the agricultural sector, especially in wheat and corn, where there are ready-made lands that can provide more than 5mn tonnes of wheat, which will achieve self-sufficiency for Arab and Islamic countries.
He highlighted that it was agreed between the leadership of the two countries to appoint two representatives from both sides as soon as possible in order to facilitate the flow of trade and investment between the two countries.
The Iranian vice-president stressed on the positive role that the QBA can play to develop trade exchange by promoting co-operation between Qatari and Iranian companies, which contributes to increasing intra-regional trade.
Hussein Alfardan, QBA first deputy, confirmed the interest and keenness of both sides to strengthen economic and trade relations and develop trade exchange, as he highlighted the opportunities to develop co-operation between the Qatari and Iranian private sectors in various fields such as tourism, industry and trade.
Saud al-Mana, QBA board member and a partner of the Iranian Trade Center, spoke about the Iranian Trade Center that was established in Doha six months ago in the Qatar Financial Center with the private sector, and is now conducting its first exhibition in the country to promote products such as medicines, food, building materials, carpets and other products.
Other QBA members who attended the meeting include Sheikh Faisal bin Fahd al-Thani, Khaled al-Mannai and Maqbool Habib Khalfan. Sarah Abdullah, QBA deputy General Manager, was also present.
