Qatar Chamber Signs Twinning Agreement with France’s Toulouse Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Qatar Chamber signed a twinning agreement with the Toulouse Chamber of Commerce and Industry aimed at strengthening economic relations and opening new horizons for cooperation between the two sides. This came during a visit conducted by a high-level Qatari economic delegation to Toulouse, southwest of France, as part of strengthening bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the French Republic. The visit included a tour of several industrial sites, major companies, and research centers, during which a business roundtable meeting was held. HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Qatari delegation that included representatives of the Qatar Chamber, Qatari Businessmen Association, Qatari-French Economic Association "Cadran". The visit was an opportunity to review new opportunities for cooperation and investment in the city of Toulouse and its suburbs, which is considered the third largest employment area in France and the most attract ive in terms of production, thanks to the aircraft manufacturing, electronics, informatics, and biotechnology sectors. The Qatari delegation began its visit by meeting with President of the Local Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Toulouse, Patrick Piedrafitta, and President of the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Occitanie region, Jean-François Rezeau, where a panel discussion was organized and addressed the investment opportunities available in the two countries. On this occasion, HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani stressed in his opening speech that "this meeting represents the beginning of a promising journey," adding that "the opportunities we generate... "Today will lead us to prosperity tomorrow." His Excellency stressed the importance of strengthening economic relations between the State of Qatar and France, pointing out that the State of Qatar has become an attractive destination for multinational companies, thanks to its advanced infrastructure and modern transportation networks. His Excellency the Ambassador also stressed the strategic importance of the economic agreements signed during the state visit made by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to France last February, at the head of a large official delegation. His Excellency also referred to the great success achieved by the State of Qatar during hosting the 2022 World Cup, saying that the huge event was a testament to the State of Qatars commitment to excellence and innovation, and to creating a thriving environment for business and investment. It also opened the door to cooperation between the State of Qatar and France in various fields such as construction, technology, hospitality and sustainable development, His Excellency added. For his part, Abdul Rahman Al-Ansari, a member of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Chamber, praised the strong relations between Qatar and France, pointing out that there are multiple opportunities for investment in the two countries in various sectors, noting that the Qatar Chamber is wo rking diligently to bring Qatari and French business owners closer together, and to encourage them to cooperate and establish commercial alliances and mutual and joint projects. HE Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser Al-Thani, a member of the Board of Directors of the Qatari Businessmen Association, spoke about the importance of this visit in strengthening trade and economic relations between the two countries and discussing available investment opportunities. The visit also included a field tour of Airbus headquarters, where the delegation was briefed on the company's most important facilities and the advanced infrastructure it enjoys. It also included a field visit to the Francazal region and the AURA AERO company, which specializes in aircraft with an electric propulsion system, as well as a visit to the Pierre Fabre Medical Center and the Oncopole Institute. Source: Qatar News Agency