Qatar Chamber reviews commercial co-operation with Republic of Mali

Qatar Chamber acting general manager Ali Saeed bu Sherbak al-Mansouri held a meeting on Wednesday with a trade delegation from the Republic of Mali led by Madiou Simpara, president of the Malian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The delegation included Ibrahim Ahamadou Toure, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and Cisse Ajita Diaw, vice president of the Mali Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting discussed bilateral relations between both countries and explored avenues to enhance co-operation in investment, commerce, and industry. Additionally, it focused on reviewing the investment climate and numerous opportunities in both countries, emphasising the pivotal role of the private sector in developing trade exchanges.
Speaking at the meeting, al-Mansouri praised the close relations between both nations, emphasising that their current trade volume “is still below aspirations.” He underscored the need “for extra efforts” to develop trade “in line with the strength of such relations.”
Al-Mansouri emphasised the chamber’s eagerness to enhance co-operation with the Malian side, encouraging Qatari investors to explore opportunities in Mali. He highlighted Mali as “one of the most attractive destinations” for investment in Africa, particularly in sectors like agriculture, food security, and mining.
Simpara, on the other hand, invited Qatar Chamber members to participate in the International Exhibition of Products scheduled to be held in Mali this year. He said the exhibition offers “an excellent opportunity” for hosting bilateral meetings and exploring investment prospects in Mali, particularly in the agriculture, mining, and industrial sectors.
He noted that Qatari companies could showcase their products and industries, promoting the available investment opportunities in Qatar during the exhibition.
Simpara also underscored the importance of the MoU signed between the chambers of Mali and Qatar in 2022 and expressed the Malian chamber’s eagerness to strengthen co-operative relations with Qatar Chamber across all fields, contributing to the development of bilateral trade between the two countries.