30-09-2025
The Qatar Chamber hosted a business delegation from the Federal Republic of Brazil on Tuesday, September 30, led by Giancarlo Rocco, Director of the Invest Paraná, in the presence of H.E. Marcelo Dantas, Ambassador of Brazil to Qatar.
The Qatari side was chaired by Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri, QC Acting Director General, with the attendance of many Qatari businessmen and members of the Brazilian delegation.
The meeting focused on enhancing economic and trade relations between Qatar and Brazil, reviewing the investment climate and opportunities—particularly in the food sector—and highlighting key incentives and facilities offered by both sides to promote foreign investment.
Speaking at the event, Ali Al Mansouri praised the strong bilateral relations between Qatar and Brazil, noting that trade exchange reached nearly QAR 1.3 billion last year, underscoring Brazil’s significance as a trading partner for Qatar.
He highlighted the presence of numerous Qatari investments in Brazil across sectors such as energy, banking, and real estate, while also emphasising the presence of many Brazilian companies in the Qatari market across various fields.
Al Mansouri stressed the Qatar Chamber’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and promoting the establishment of joint projects and trade alliances to support mutual trade and investment.
He further invited Brazilian companies to explore the investment opportunities available in Qatar, which offers world-class infrastructure, advanced economic legislation, and an attractive business environment.
For his part, Giancarlo Rocco said that the delegation comprises major investment and business institutions in Paraná, along with leading companies, aimed at exploring business opportunities and partnerships with Qatari businessmen. He emphasised that they view Qatar as a regional business hub and a gateway to the region’s markets, expressing strong interest in learning more about investment opportunities in the country.
Rocco noted that Paraná is one of Brazil’s largest economies, with a GDP of about $ 132.6 billion in 2024, affirming that it leads several key industries in Brazil and Latin America. He also highlighted that Paraná has around 400,000 companies ready to export to 180 countries across sectors such as meat, grains, and more.
In turn, H.E. Marcelo Dantas, Brazil’s Ambassador to Qatar, stated that his country is keen on strengthening economic relations with Qatar and establishing partnerships with the Qatari private sector. He indicated that Paraná is one of Brazil’s fastest-growing states, with a national income comparable to that of several European countries.
Ambassador Dantas highlighted several sectors in which Qatari investors can engage, including agriculture, food, automotive industries, tourism, hospitality, and others.
