A Qatari delegation has visited the city of Bordeaux in southwest France, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation between Qatar and various French regions.
The Qatari delegation was led by HE Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al-Thani, and HE Board Member of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser Al-Thani.
The visit highlights ongoing efforts to deepen trade and investment partnerships as part of broader Qatar-France economic engagement. Further, The Qatari delegation also explored Bordeaux’s advanced industries, aligning with Qatar’s economic diversification goals under Vision 2030.
During the trip, the Qatar Chamber and the Bordeaux Gironde Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a cooperation agreement to enhance economic relations and open new opportunities for collaboration.
The agreement was signed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani and Patrick Seguin, President of the Bordeaux Chamber, in the presence of Qatar’s Ambassador to France.
The Qatari delegation also participated in a business roundtable to discuss cooperation opportunities between Qatari and French companies, introduce Bordeaux, the Gironde region, and their leading economic sectors, and present Qatar’s business climate and the investment opportunities available in both countries.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani emphasized the close relationship between the two friendly countries, describing France as a trusted strategic partner for Qatar.
Mohammed Al-Thani stated that the cooperation between the two countries goes beyond traditional diplomacy to reflect a partnership based on trust, shared vision, and achievements.
The QC Chairman also praised Bordeaux as a global center for advanced industries such as aerospace, defense, high technology, and logistics, fields that align with Qatar’s priorities for building a diversified, knowledge-based, and sustainable economy.
Patrick Seguin highlighted the importance of this meeting as an important step toward strengthening business cooperation between Qatar and France.
The Ambassador said that the State of Qatar and the Bordeaux region share complementary strengths, with Bordeaux’s expertise in advanced technologies, environmentally friendly industries, and key sectors such as health, security, and tourism, combining with Qatar’s strategic location, modern infrastructure, and ambitious economic diversification program to create many promising opportunities for collaboration.
Furthermore, Seguin explained that this visit provides a valuable opportunity to explore these possibilities and begin successful commercial partnerships between the two sides.
