16-10-2025
HE Second Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba met at the Chamber’s headquarters with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal to the State of Qatar Paulo Neves Pocinho.
During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation in the trade and economic fields, as well as the role of the Qatari private sector in promoting trade exchange between the two countries.
HE Al Athba affirmed the Chamber’s readiness to cooperate with the Portuguese side to further develop trade and investment relations between the two countries. He noted that trade exchange between both countries amounted to about QR 441 million in 2024, highlighting the mutual desire to enhance the role of the private sector in stimulating investments and boosting bilateral trade.
Al Athba noted his visit to Portugal, during which he met with several officials from the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency and the Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He pointed out that it was agreed to hold a Qatari-Portuguese business meeting via video conference to review available investment opportunities and enhance cooperation between the Qatari and Portuguese business communities.
