His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, met today, Monday, January 18th, 2021, with H.E. Mr. Luis Alberto Castiglioni, Paraguay’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Minister, through video conferencing technology.

Discussions touched on the promotion of bilateral relations and joint cooperation in the trade, investment, and industrial fields.

Talks also focused on bilateral trade policies and the efforts exerted by both sides to confront the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the meeting, H.E. the Minister of Commerce and Industry highlighted the economic policies that Qatar adopted and the measures it took to abolish restrictions on foreign investment and create investment opportunities for companies looking to invest and establish a presence in Qatar.

Discussions also touched on coordination mechanisms to bolster bilateral trade and enhance cooperation in priority sectors that would serve the developmental aspirations of both countries.