Turkish-Qatari relations have seen remarkable development in recent years, becoming a model of economic and strategic cooperation in the region. Within this context, Abdulaziz Al-Kashef, Chairman of Omran Trk, a leading real estate investment company in Yalova, Turkiyr, and a board member of the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (Yalova branch), visited Qatar to strengthen this cooperation and consolidate existing partnerships.
Meeting with the Head of the Turkish Investment Office in Qatar
As part of his visit, Al-Kashef met with the head of the Investment Office of the Republic of Turkey in Qatar. During the meeting, several key topics were discussed, most notably the issue of global economic inflation and how to address it through joint financial and investment policies.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of increasing Qatari investments in Turkey, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, and technology industries. Both sides emphasized the need to capitalize on available economic opportunities to enhance cooperation, focusing on long-term investments that contribute to sustainable development.
Strengthening Turkish-Qatari Investments
A key focus of the visit was the effort to strengthen Qatari investments in Turkey, which have seen significant growth in recent years. Qatari investments in Turkey span diverse fields, including banking, real estate, and energy. Both parties praised the role of bilateral agreements between the two countries, such as the Free Trade Agreement and memorandums of understanding in investment and technology sectors.
The discussions also highlighted Turkey’s role as a strategic partner to Qatar in supporting 2022 FIFA World Cup projects, particularly in infrastructure and advanced technologies.
Latest Developments in Economic Cooperation
The talks reaffirmed the importance of enhancing trade cooperation between the two nations, as trade volumes between Turkey and Qatar have increased significantly in recent years. Both governments aim to elevate trade levels further by encouraging joint projects and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both countries.
The discussions also addressed Turkey’s role as a regional investment hub, attracting Qatari capital thanks to its investor-friendly policies and modern legal framework.
Conclusion of the Visit
Abdulaziz Al-Kashef’s visit to Qatar concluded with a commendation of the strong ties between the two nations and a reaffirmation of their commitment to strengthening economic and trade cooperation. Al-Kashef expressed optimism about the future of this partnership, emphasizing that global economic challenges such as inflation would not deter the two nations from achieving their shared goals of building a sustainable and prosperous economy.
This visit marks another step forward in the trajectory of Turkish-Qatari relations, which continue to set an example of international cooperation.