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Second Session of Franco-Qatari Economic Circle Starts in Paris

Second Session of Franco-Qatari Economic Circle Starts in Paris

Paris / Information Office / February 26  

HE Minister of Municipality and Environment Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie participated in the works of the second session of the Franco-Qatari economic circle (Qadran), which was opened by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al-Thani, in the presence of Qatari and French businessmen.

In a speech, HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al-Thani said that the organization of this economic meeting in the French capital coincides with the start of the activities of the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020, and aims to focus on the State of Qatar's plan for smart cities in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, and explore development prospects, especially human and environmental development.

HE the Ambassador affirmed the distinguished economic relations between the State of Qatar and the French Republic, pointing to the signing of a long-term agreement between Qatar Petroleum and the French company Elengy last week to import and store LNG in France.

HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al-Thani, on behalf of HE the Minister of Municipality and Environment, invited French companies specialized in the sectors of agriculture, environment, and waste and water treatment to participate in the 8th International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ), which will be organized in the State of Qatar from 17 to 21 March, and the waste treatment exhibition to be organized in Doha from 14 to 16 April 2020.

During the economic meeting, round tables were organized with the participation of leading Qatari and French businessmen, which centered on the concept of "smart cities" and "innovative transportation", in addition to discussing the strategy of the French-Qatari economic partnership and investment opportunities available in both countries.

Franco-Qatari economic circle (Qadran) was established in 2015 to enhance exchange and dialogue between Qatari and French companies and develop joint economic dynamics, and now includes 56 major commercial companies in the State of Qatar and France.