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Qatar Chamber signs agreement with China Foreign Trade Centre to boost co-operation
Qatar Chamber and the China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) signed yesterday an agreement to bolster co-operation, promote events, and exchange visits.
March 12, 2023 | 11:05 PM
Qatar Chamber and the China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) signed yesterday an agreement to bolster co-operation, promote events, and exchange visits.The agreement was signed by Qatar Chamber first vice-chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari and CFTC president Chu Shijia during a meeting between both officials at the chamber’s headquarters.Speaking at the meeting, which discussed means to enhance co-operation and bolster trade, al-Kuwari emphasised that China is an important investment destination for Qatari investors, who are eager to learn about the opportunities in China, particularly in Guangzhou."There is a great opportunity for the private sector of both countries to enter into commercial partnerships and benefit from the tremendous potential offered in both counties. Qatar Chamber is keen to enhance co-operation between both sides and enable the Qatari private sector to participate in the economic events held in China,” al-Kuwari said.Shijia said the visit aims at reviewing trade relations between Chinese and Qatari businessmen and to invite the Qatari private sector to participate in the Canton Fair 2023 (The 133rd China Import and Export Fair), which will be held in Guangzhou City as one of the world’s important trade fairs.He also noted that the fair is expected to attract more than 26,000 exhibitors and more than 3mn visitors, in addition to a large number of accompanying activities and events, adding that the fair will contribute to enhancing trade between Qatari and Chinese businessmen, and offers "a brilliant opportunity” for exporters and importers to meet and discuss business deals, and to get acquainted with the Chinese products displayed at the exhibition.
March 12, 2023 | 11:05 PM