First meeting of the Economy, Trade, and Industry Committee of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council

August 29, 2023

The first meeting of the Economy, Trade, and Industry Committee of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council took place yesterday through video conferencing.

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry chaired the Qatari side while His Excellency Mr Faisal bin Fadel Al-Ibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, chaired the Saudi side. Several government officials from both countries also participated.

During the meeting, officials discussed the strong fraternal relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and explored ways to strengthen and develop them to advance joint interests. Additionally, they highlighted the agenda’s issues, especially the mechanisms to activate the import and export initiative between the two countries.

The officials also deliberated on the strategic objectives of the Economy, Trade, and Industry Committee, as well as efforts to advance joint bilateral action in line with the economic visions of both nations.