Qatar Chamber hosted the ‘Qatar-Croatia Business Meeting’ on Sunday in the presence of Ante Šusnjar, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, and Dr Gordan Grlić Radman, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia.
The Qatari side was led by Qatar Chamber second vice-chairman Rashid bin Hamad al-Athba. The meeting was also attended by Drago Lovric, ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Qatar, along with many business representatives from both countries.
On the sidelines of the forum, Qatar Chamber and the Croatian Chamber of Economy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening co-operation and co-ordination between the Qatari and Croatian private sectors. The agreement was signed by al-Athba and Marina Ruzic, secretary-general of the Croatian Chamber of Economy.
The MoU aims to facilitate the exchange of economic information, particularly regarding foreign trade, production, and export opportunities for businesses in both countries. It also seeks to enhance collaboration on company products and the organization of exhibitions and trade fairs in Qatar and Croatia.
Furthermore, the agreement promotes co-operation in exhibitions, exchange visits, and hosting regular meetings for representatives from both sides to explore and develop new avenues for economic partnership and strengthen bilateral trade relations.
Šusnjar lauded the signing of the MoU between Qatar Chamber and the Croatian Chamber of Economy, emphasising its role in strengthening trade ties and expanding economic co-operation between the two countries.
He highlighted the strong economic potential and shared interests between Qatar and Croatia, noting that Croatia serves as a gateway to the European Union, offering a stable infrastructure and attractive investment opportunities.
The minister further said the Croatian delegation comprises representatives from 20 leading Croatian companies operating in European markets, specialising in key sectors, such as infrastructure, energy, information technology, tourism, and food security.
Šusnjar also underscored Qatar’s significance as a global investment hub, expressing his hope that the Qatar-Croatia Business Meeting would enhance bilateral trade and investment co-operation.
He encouraged Qatari investors to explore opportunities in Croatia, highlighting the country’s favourable investment climate and recent amendments to investment laws aimed at supporting foreign investors and attracting new business ventures.
Al-Athba affirmed that Qatar and Croatia enjoy strong and rapidly growing relations, driven by high-level mutual visits between leaders, government officials, and trade delegations.
He expressed hope that the Qatar-Croatia Business Meeting and the signed MoU would pave the way for new opportunities in private sector co-operation between both countries.
Al-Athba emphasised the keen interest of Qatari business owners in strengthening ties with their Croatian counterparts through forging partnerships and trade alliances. He reiterated Qatar Chamber’s commitment to supporting and facilitating this co-operation, ensuring all necessary assistance to boost investments across various sectors.
He also encouraged Croatian companies to collaborate with Qatari businesses, highlighting Qatar’s numerous investment incentives, world-class infrastructure, and advanced economic legislation, which create an attractive environment for foreign investment.
Also, he noted that the agreement will create new opportunities for co-operation between Qatari and Croatian businessmen, including the potential establishment of a joint business council.
Ruzic also lauded the strong and growing relations between Qatar and Croatia, emphasising that the signing of the MoU between the two chambers would facilitate greater economic co-operation, helping to overcome obstacles in the private sector and enhance trade exchange.
She highlighted key sectors with strong potential for collaboration, including oil, metals, defence, information technology, engineering, and pharmaceuticals. She emphasized that these industries offer significant opportunities for companies from both countries to forge partnerships and expand their business ventures.

Qatar Chamber second vice-chairman Rashid bin Hamad al-Athba and Marina Ruzic, secretary-general of the Croatian Chamber of Economy, signing a MoU in the presence of top Croatian officials, Ante Šusnjar, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development; Dr Gordan Grlić Radman, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Drago Lovric, ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Qatar.