His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, together with His Excellency Kamaladdin Heydarov, Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, inaugurated the meeting of Qatar–Azerbaijan Joint Business Council, held on Monday, 24 November 2025, in Doha, and attended by senior officials and representatives from the public and private sectors of both countries.

The meeting was convened on the sidelines of the fourth session of the Joint Economic, Trade and Technical Committee between the Governments of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Azerbaijan, reflecting the countries’ commitment to strengthening economic ties and enhancing the role of the Business Council in trade and investment partnerships.

In his opening remarks, His Excellency Dr. Al-Sayed highlighted the vital role of the private sector in advancing economic relations, stressing that the meeting provides a crucial channel for direct engagement between Qatari and Azerbaijani businesses, enabling new opportunities for trade and investment.

His Excellency noted the steady growth in economic cooperation in recent years, drawing attention to a series of key agreements, including those on economic, trade and technical cooperation, mutual investment protection, and the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion which together form a strong foundation for investors and expanded collaboration.

His Excellency further emphasised that the State of Qatar is keen to broaden its strategic partnership with the Republic of Azerbaijan and diversify investment ventures in line with the shared interests of both countries.

Both sides reaffirmed the importance of the Business Council as an effective platform for strengthening ties between their business communities and supporting greater economic and investment cooperation.