Qatar Chamber’s First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari recently engaged in discussions with Nguyen Huy Hiep, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Qatar, focusing on enhancing economic and trade relations between the two nations. The meeting, held at the chamber’s headquarters in Lusail, aimed to strengthen partnerships and explore new investment opportunities between Qatari and Vietnamese private sectors.
Al Kuwari emphasized Qatar Chamber’s commitment to fostering joint investment projects and praised Vietnam’s robust economic growth. This sentiment was echoed by the Vietnamese ambassador, who highlighted a significant increase in bilateral trade, which surpassed $860 million in 2024, up by $100 million from the previous year. The ambassador underscored Vietnam’s eagerness to deepen economic cooperation with Qatar.
During the discussions, Ambassador Nguyen encouraged Qatari investors to consider opportunities in Vietnam, particularly in agriculture, food processing, and halal products. He also stressed the importance of Qatar Chamber’s role in promoting Vietnamese agricultural and halal goods within the Qatari market, suggesting that this could lead to beneficial economic exchanges for both countries.
As part of his efforts to foster collaboration, the ambassador extended an invitation to Qatar Chamber and Qatari business leaders to attend the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026. Scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City next September, this annual exhibition serves as a major global trade event, focusing on sourcing, exports, and supply chain cooperation. It attracts international companies and industry leaders from various sectors, including food and beverages, textiles, furniture, consumer goods, agriculture, and logistics.
The discussions between Qatar Chamber and the Vietnamese ambassador represent a strategic effort to reinforce economic ties and explore mutually beneficial opportunities. Both parties expressed optimism about the potential for increased collaboration, which could lead to significant economic growth and business ventures in key sectors.