His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohamed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, held official talks with His Excellency Mr. Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Sweden, and the accompanying delegation visiting Qatar.

The meeting discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment relations, explored opportunities in priority sectors, and reviewed global economic developments. Both sides emphasised the importance of fostering public–private partnerships and highlighted prospects for cooperation in technology, industry, and sustainability, in line with Qatar’s national priorities.

During the day, Dr. Al-Sayed inaugurated the Qatari–Swedish Business Meeting at Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, joined by H.E. Mr. Benjamin Dousa; H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber; the ambassadors of both countries; and leading business leaders from the two sides.

During the meeting, the Minister of State witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Qatari–Swedish Joint Business Council, a permanent platform for coordination of trade and investment initiatives. In his delivered remarks, Dr. Al-Sayed stressed that the Council marks a strategic leap toward sustainable economic partnership and reflects a mutual commitment to advance cooperation. The Swedish delegation members stressed that innovation, technology and sustainability are priority areas for future cooperation with the State of Qatar.

Both sides affirmed commitment to elevate economic ties and unlock broader avenues for trade and investment.