H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, met with H.E. Mr Ali Akbar Mehrabian, Minister of Energy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth session of the Qatari-Iranian Joint Committee that was held in Tehran. The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani, The Chairman of Qatar Chamber of Commerce.

The meeting featured previewing issues of common interest aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment, and industry.

During the meeting, H.E. the Minister of Commerce and Industry showcased the successful economic policies Qatar has implemented to support the private sector and pointed out the incentives, legislations, and promising opportunities to encourage investors and businessmen to invest in Qatar.