06-07-2025
Qatar and Kazakhstan discuss enhancing economic, trade, and investment cooperation
ASTANA: The seventh session of the Qatari-Kazakh Supreme Joint Committee was held in Astana to enhance economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
The Qatari side was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry HEDr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, while the Kazakh side was headed by Deputy Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan HEArman Kasenov, with the participation of a number of senior officials from both sides.
In his opening remarks, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs emphasized the depth and strength of bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Kazakhstan, noting that the committee represents a pivotal platform for strengthening strategic relations and deepening partnerships in various vital sectors.
During the committee's meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperation in a number of priority sectors, including trade, investment, finance, agriculture, transportation, science, higher education, and joint research, information technology and artificial intelligence, health, labor, tourism, culture, regional cooperation, and the environment and climate change. They agreed to take practical steps to expand cooperation, increase trade volume, and facilitate the flow of goods, services, and investments between the two countries.
On the sidelines of the committee's work, Dr Al Sayedheld a series of bilateral meetings with a number of senior officials in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy HE Serik Jumangarin; Chairman of the Atameken Chamber of CommerceMurat Karimsakov; and CEO of the Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth FundNurlan Djakupov.
During the meetings, prospects for joint cooperation were discussed, investment opportunities available in Qatar and the incentives it offers to investors were reviewed, and ways to enhance partnerships in strategic sectors were discussed, as well as developing mechanisms for cooperation between the public and private sectors in both countries, contributing to achieving sustainable economic development for both parties.