The President of Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, discussed with the head of the Agency for Small and Medium Business Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Rufat Atkeshev, the reality of the trade and economic relations between the two countries and the means of enhancing and developing them, the investment climate and the available opportunities, in addition to discussing the possibility of signing an agreement or memorandum of understanding between the Chambers of Qatar and Azerbaijan to establish a Joint Business Council.
Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani praised the distinguished relations between Qatar and Azerbaijan, pointing out that there is a desire among Qatari businessmen to explore investment opportunities in Azerbaijan, especially in the areas of agriculture and food security, he said: The Qatar Chamber encourages Qatari investors to invest in Azerbaijan, and supports all possible efforts to enhance trade exchange between the two countries, which is still below the level of ambitions. Pointing out that the Joint Business Council will witness a wide participation of Qatari businessmen who seek to explore investment opportunities in Azerbaijan.
For his part, Rufat Atkeshev stressed the important role that the Joint Business Council can play in strengthening cooperation relations between the private sector in the two countries, pointing to his country's desire to attract Qatari investors.
Source (Al-Raya Qatari Newspaper, Edited)
