H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, received H.E. Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, Tunisia’s Minister of Commerce and Export Development, who is currently visiting Doha.

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 implications of the Covid-19 outbreak on the economic and trade developments in both countries and the efforts undertaken by both sides in the context of addressing the economic repercussions of this crisis.

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 to enhance cooperation in priority sectors that would serve the developmental aspirations of both countries.