Qatar Chamber recently held a meeting with a delegation from South Korea representing the Hyundai Research Institute (HRI) Experts Team.
The meeting was attended by Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidli, who is also the chairman of the chamber’s Food Security Committee, and Byung Haak, director of the Business Development Department at ‘PlanT Farm’. Qatar Chamber board members and members of the Food Security Committee Dr Hamad al-Saad and Naser Ahmed al-Khalaf were also present at the meeting.
The meeting addressed ways to enhance co-operation and exchange expertise between Qatari and South Korean companies in the agriculture and food security sectors. It aimed to explore the Qatari market and investment opportunities in these sectors, as well as what South Korean companies could introduce to the Qatari market.
Speaking at the meeting, al-Obaidli highlighted that Qatar has made significant strides in the fields of agriculture and food security, and emphasised the chamber’s support and keenness on enhancing co-operation between Qatari and South Korean companies in this regard.
He noted that Qatar is a leading investment destination in this sector, indicating that it could serve as a hub for the entire region in terms of food security.
In turn, Haak emphasised the significance of the Qatari market and reviewed the technological developments South Korea has achieved in the field of agriculture. He expressed eagerness to strengthen co-operation between South Korean and Qatari companies in developing technology related to agriculture and food security.
Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidli, who is also the chairman of the chamber’s Food Security Committee, and Byung Haak, director of the Business Development Department at ‘PlanT Farm’.
