HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Qassim al-Abdullah al-Thani, Monday met A Burak Daglioglu, president, Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, and the accompanying delegation currently visiting the country.
During the meeting, officials reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed aspects of joint co-operation, especially in the trade, industrial, and investment fields, as well as ways to enhance and develop them. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the economic policies Qatar has put in place to support the private sector and attract foreign investments, especially the incentives, legislation, and investment opportunities made available in Qatar. Trade and investment ties between Qatar and Turkey have witnessed significant growth. The volume of trade exchange between the two countries amounted to about $1bn from January to August this year. The number of Turkish companies operating in Qatar totalled 675, including 38 wholly-owned by the Turkish side and 636 firms established in partnership between the Qatari and Turkish sides, in addition to one Turkish company licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre.
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