Prime Minister looks forward to agreeing on investment programs that enhance Arab Cooperation with Central Asia countries, Azerbaijan

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurated Tuesday the 3rd session of the...

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurated Tuesday the 3rd session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with countries of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

In his opening address as the chair of the forum, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's aspirations, during its presidency of the third session, to reach agreements on a range of programs that would strengthen trade exchanges and investments between the two regions, joint cooperation to ensure the sustainability of supply chains, connect transportation, transit routes, food, energy, and water security.

His Excellency looked forward to implementing joint investment projects, developing clean energy, green economy, and smart agriculture, addressing environmental problems, investing in tourism infrastructure, education, and health, and for the Doha Declaration to come up with practical plans and programs that contribute to achieving international peace and security and sustainable development, and to bring security, stability, and well-being to our people.

His Excellency stated that the forum sends a significant message that the historical, cultural, and civilizational ties that bind the Arab world with the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan represent a solid foundation for developing cooperation between them on various political, economic, social, cultural, and technological levels.