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Qatar Chamber first vice-chairman Mohammed bin Towar al-Kuwari held a meeting Monday with Ville Skinnari, a member of the Finnish Parliament and chairman of the Qatar Finland Friendship Group, who participated in the recently concluded Doha Forum 2025.During the meeting, which was also attended by Commercial Counsellor Kimmo Laaksonen, both sides discussed trade and economic co-operation and reviewed prospects for encouraging mutual investments and the pivotal role of the private sector in boosting trade exchange.Al-Kuwari said Qatar-Finland trade stood at QR354mn last year, emphasising the mutual desire to increase this to higher levels. Highlighting Qatar’s interest in exploring investment opportunities in Finland, al-Kuwari affirmed the chamber’s support in strengthening cooperation ties and readiness to assist Finnish investors seeking to benefit from Qatar’s attractive investment climate, available opportunities, and the numerous incentives offered to investors. 

His Excellency Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the State of Qatar Juha Mustonen. The meeting discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries in the field of media.

The Embassy of Finland in Doha has expanded its consular services with the opening of visa and residence permit (RP) application submission at the VFS Global Application Centre in Doha.The visa services were inaugurated by Finnish ambassador Juha Mustonen and VFS Global's operations head Avdhut Shelar, a statement from the embassy said.Ambassador Mustonen explained that with the opening of visa services at the VFS Global Application Centre, Finland opens its doors for Qatari travellers and residents to explore Finland, both during its snowy winters and cool summers. "Whether you're planning to chase the magical Northern Lights and enjoy winter family adventures, relax at one of Finland’s 188,000 lakes during endless summer nights, or travel to Finland for new business opportunities and innovation – the submission of Schengen-visa applications in Doha brings Finland and Qatar one step closer to each other.”Alongside the opening of visa application submission, the Embassy of Finland in Doha also launched it RP services and expanded consular services.Decision making on visa applications is the sole prerogative of the Embassy according to the Visa Code. Residence permit applications are processed by the Finnish Immigration Service, the statement said.Applications are received on appointment only at the VFS Global Application Centre: 1st Floor, Al Nuaimi Building,Next to Oqba Bin Nafie Metro Station, Airport Road, Zone 45, Doha, Qatar.