Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed and Secretary of State for Trade at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business of the Kingdom of Spain H E Amparo López Senovilla co-chaired the economic cooperation meeting on trade and investment as part of the Second Qatar–Spain Strategic Dialogue.
The meeting was held via videoconference with the participation of senior officials and representatives of government and economic institutions from both countries.
In his opening remarks, the Minister emphasised that the dialogue serves as an important platform for advancing economic relations between Qatar and Spain and for translating shared understanding into practical partnerships that support sustainable growth.
He noted the positive momentum in trade and investment ties in recent years, reflected in the growth of bilateral trade, which lays the foundation for a new phase
of deeper economic cooperation.
He also reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to maintaining a stable and attractive investment environment, highlighting the importance of completing procedures for signing the Agreement on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments.
He further expressed Qatar’s aspiration to establish a joint Qatari–Spanish Business Council to strengthen engagement between the two business communities.
Discussions covered trade and investment opportunities in both countries, updates on bilateral cooperation agreements, Qatar’s investment landscape and opportunities in the Spanish market, trade and project financing mechanisms, and ways to enhance business-to-business connectivity.
Participants reviewed the status of mutual investments, including the growing Spanish presence in Qatar and Qatari investments in Spain, as well as the incentives offered by Qatar’s free zones.
Talks also explored strengthening strategic connectivity, particularly in air transport, aviation services, and logistics, in addition to cooperation in sustainable agriculture, agricultural technology, and enhancing the resilience of food supply chains.
