Qatar Chamber Explores Enhancing Cooperation with Algeria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Niger, Ghana

Doha, October 26 (QNA) - Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani met today with Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), Omar Rekkache on the sidelines of the 9th World Investment Forum 2026.

During the meeting, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim highlighted the development of Qatari-Algerian relations, noting Qatari investments in Algeria across the agriculture, hospitality, and insurance sectors. He emphasized the State of Qatar's interest in strengthening cooperation with Algeria across various fields.

In turn, Omar Rekkache stated that enhancing cooperation with Qatar is a priority, pointing to opportunities for collaboration within the private sector and underscoring the importance of revitalizing the Qatari-Algerian Business Council.

Member of Qatar Chamber's Board of Directors, Mohamed Al Obaidli noted that the State of Qatar places great importance on food security, a sector that offers broad prospects for cooperation between investors from both Qatar and Algeria.

HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani also met with HE Lebanon's Minister of Trade, Dr.  Amer Bisat to discuss the importance of activating the joint Qatari-Lebanese Business Council.

During the meeting, His Excellency remarked that Qatar maintains close cooperative ties with Lebanon.

In response, the Lebanese Minister of Trade stated that the private sector in both nations could play a vital role in advancing economic cooperation between the two countries.

In a related context, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani met with HE Pakistan's Minister of Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan.

The Chairman of the Qatar Chamber stated that Pakistan is an important partner for Qatar, noting the significant growth in trade exchange between the two nations. He highlighted that the Chamber had previously organized a visit for a Qatari delegation to Islamabad and Karachi, and is currently preparing for another visit to explore further opportunities available there.

For his part, the Pakistani Minister of Commerce remarked that trade between the two countries is developing remarkably. He suggested that Pakistan could serve as a hub for Qatari investments in Central Asia, noting that there are substantial opportunities for Qatari investors across various sectors.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Al Obaidli emphasized that the Qatari market is keen to attract Pakistani investments in the industrial, banking, and technology sectors, given the specialized expertise that Pakistani investors possess in these fields.

In a separate meeting, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani met with HE Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Niger Abdoulaye Seydou. During the discussion, he highlighted the interest of Qatari investors in Africa, a region that offers attractive investment prospects across a wide range of sectors.

The Minister of Trade of Niger expressed his country's desire to attract Qatari investments across various sectors. He extended an invitation to the Qatar Chamber and Qatari business owners to participate in the International Investment Forum in Niger, scheduled to take place from November 24 to 26.

For his part Mohammed Al Obaidli also met with Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, to discuss key investment opportunities available to Qatari investors in various sectors in Ghana. (QNA)