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Qatar and Norway discuss ways to enhance investments

Published: 13 Nov 2019 - 01:14 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 10:57 am
H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, receiving Torbjorn Roe Isaksen, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.

H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, receiving Torbjorn Roe Isaksen, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.

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DOHA:  H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, held separate meetings with Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Norway, Prince Haakon Magnus; and Torbjorn Roe Isaksen, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.

Discussions touched on the promotion of bilateral relations and the development of joint cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, investment and industry in light of the friendly ties and strategic interests that both countries.

The meeting focused on the latest developments that the Qatari economy witnessed over the past years, the investment opportunities that Qatar offers across various sectors and the legislations that the state enacted as well as initiatives aimed at supporting the private sector, attracting foreign direct investment and encouraging Norwegian companies to invest in Qatar. Discussions also touched on mechanisms to support joint investments and incentivise the private sector to establish innovative investment projects in key sectors that would serve the economic aspirations of both countries.