Qatar and France have explored ways to strengthen the framework of joint cooperation and further consolidate the long-standing bilateral relations between the countries.
Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with the chief executives of major French companies that are members of the Qatar–France Economic Association ‘Qadran’ during a roundtable organized by the Embassy of Qatar in Paris.
Qadran is an independent non-profit organization established in 2015 to strengthen economic and commercial ties between the two countries. Its membership includes leading Qatari commercial institutions operating in France, major French companies operating in Qatar, and prominent economic figures from both countries.
The discussions also covered key investment opportunities and the latest economic developments of mutual interest to both countries.
During the roundtable, participants emphasized the importance of enhancing economic partnerships between Qatari and French institutions to support sustainable investment growth and broaden prospects for cooperation across strategic sectors. The discussions reflected the shared commitment of both sides to deepening economic engagement and expanding avenues for trade, investment, innovation, and business collaboration.
The meeting brought together senior executives and influential business leaders representing major French companies with operations and partnerships, highlighting the growing role of the private sector in advancing economic relations.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Kuwari underscored the country’s commitment to fostering an attractive investment climate and strengthening partnerships with international economic stakeholders, particularly French companies that have contributed significantly to major development projects in Qatar across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, transport, finance, technology, and services.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of maintaining continuous dialogue between business communities in both countries to identify new opportunities for cooperation and address evolving global economic challenges through strategic partnerships and innovation-driven initiatives.
