QC explores ways to enhance ties with ICBC
Doha
Qatar Chamber Acting General Manager Ali Bu Sharabak Al Mansori met Guo Hao, deputy general manager of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) – Doha (QFC) branch, at the chamber's headquarters.
The meeting discussed prospects for cooperation between the two sides to enhance commercial and economic ties between Qatar and China, particularly in the private sector, in addition to exploring the investment climate and opportunities available in both countries.
Al Mansori praised the cooperative relations between Qatar and China in various fields, especially in trade and economy, noting that China is one of Qatar's largest trading partners. He also highlighted the strong ties between the Qatari and Chinese private sectors.
He affirmed that Qatar Chamber supports the establishment of genuine and solid partnerships between Qatari and Chinese companies. He invited Chinese firms to invest in Qatar, particularly in the industrial sector, and to benefit from the attractive investment climate, the advantages offered to foreign investors, the abundance of investment opportunities, and the country's advanced infrastructure.
For his part, Guo Hao stated that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, is the leading member of the Chinese Business Council in Qatar and is keen to strengthen cooperation with Qatar Chamber to advance trade and economic relations between the two countries.
He pointed out that ICBC Doha, in cooperation with the Chinese Business Council, is working to attract Chinese investments to Qatar and promote the country as a regional business hub in the region, highlighting Qatar's attractive and investor-friendly environment.
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