Turkmenistan, Qatar Explore Ways to Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation in Doha

The third meeting of the Turkmen-Qatari Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation took place Nov. 26–27 in Doha, with the participation of relevant government agencies and business representatives from both countries, according to a Thursday press release by Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.

The session was co-chaired by Turkmen Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Nazar Agahanov and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs of Qatar Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed. Before the main meeting, the ministers discussed prospects for expanding partnership in a smaller, bilateral format.

The agenda covered trade and economic cooperation, cultural and humanitarian ties, investment, transport, and other areas. Both sides emphasized the importance of the intergovernmental commission in implementing agreements and identified new directions for collaboration.

Following the session, a protocol of the third meeting of the commission was signed.

During the visit, Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Mergen Gurdov met with First Deputy Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari. They agreed to intensify business contacts between entrepreneurs from the two countries.