Qatar Chamber, Portugal Trade & Investment Agency review ways to enhance ties

Officials of Qatar Chamber and the Trade & Investment Agency (AICEP Portugal Global) held a meeting on Monday to discuss ways to enhance co-operation and explore available opportunities for collaboration and partnerships between Qatari and Portuguese companies.Qatar Chamber second vice-chairman Rashid bin Hamad al-Athba discussed various topics with AICEP economic counsellor Portugal Global Manuel Couto Miranda in the presence of Portuguese ambassador Paulo Neves Pocinho.Al-Athba praised the relations between Qatar and Portugal across various fields and stressed the chamber's commitment to fostering co-operation between businesses and companies from both sides. Al-Athba also highlighted the mutual benefits to both economies.He stressed that Qatar offers an attractive investment climate, welcoming all types of investments, particularly with its world-class infrastructure and free zones that provide numerous incentives to attract investors.Miranda underscored Portugal’s interest in strengthening co-operation with Qatar and attracting Qatari investments to Portugal, while also exploring opportunities for investments in both directions.He invited Qatar Chamber and Qatari businessmen to visit Portugal and explore the available investment opportunities. He also expressed Portugal’s readiness to sign a memorandum of understanding to facilitate co-operation, co-ordination, and exchange of visits and investments between the two sides.Miranda invited Qatar Chamber representatives to visit Portugal and discover the country’s abundant investment opportunities and favourable investment climate. He said Portugal offers various incentives in sectors, such as energy, construction materials, infrastructure, and food products.He also highlighted the upcoming ‘Web Summit 2023’ scheduled in November in Lisbon and encouraged Qatari firms to participate in the event, which is the largest event in the technology sector. Additionally, he noted that Qatar would host the summit in February 2024, assuring that many Portuguese companies are expected to participate.