Minister of State for Foreign Trade Chairs Trade and Investment Working Group Meeting Under the First Qatar–Germany Strategic Dialogue
H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and H.E. Mr. Stefan Rouenhoff, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany, co-chaired the Trade and Investment Working Group meeting under the framework of the First Qatar–Germany Strategic Dialogue, held via videoconference.
The meeting was attended by a high-level Qatari delegation comprising representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Qatar Investment Authority, Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), and Qatar Development Bank.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed economic, trade and investment relations between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany, and discussed ways to strengthen and further develop cooperation across various fields of mutual interest. They also explored opportunities to enhance economic partnerships in priority sectors, in a manner that serves shared interests and supports economic development in both countries.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, emphasised that the Trade and Investment Working Group meeting, held under the framework of the First Strategic Dialogue, serves as an important platform reflecting the depth of the longstanding strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as their shared commitment to strengthening these ties and exploring new opportunities to advance bilateral relations towards more ambitious levels of cooperation and the achievement of common objectives.
His Excellency added that the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany enjoy strong strategic relations founded on trust, mutual respect and shared interests. He noted that the meeting reaffirmed both countries' commitment to dialogue and cooperation in strengthening investment partnerships that contribute to mutual growth and prosperity. His Excellency further highlighted that the Federal Republic of Germany is an important trading partner of the State of Qatar, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 2.02 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 11.8%.
H.E. the Minister of State for Foreign Trade stated that the Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany presents an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new avenues for economic, trade and investment partnerships. He underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation across various sectors, including the private sectors of both countries, expanding the scope of their strategic partnership, and translating shared visions into tangible projects and economic opportunities that serve their mutual interests.
The meeting addressed several topics of mutual interest, including deepening bilateral cooperation in priority sectors such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, research and development, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, logistics, financial services, transport and infrastructure. Discussions also covered facilitating trade and investment flows and strengthening supply chain stability.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued joint efforts to strengthen and develop the strategic partnership between the two countries, expand economic and trade cooperation, and encourage mutual investment and bilateral trade, thereby supporting sustainable growth and serving the shared interests of both countries.