07-12-2025
H.E. Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, stressed the fraternal and historical relations between Qatar and Syria, noting that these strong ties between the two brotherly countries represent the true foundation for investment.
This came during his meeting with a delegation from the Qatar Chamber, headed by its Chairman, H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, in the presence of H.E. Mohammed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice Chairman; H.E. Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, Second Vice Chairman; alongside several Board members and Qatari businessmen. Also present at the meeting was H.E. Asaad Al Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic.
The meeting, held at the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel in Doha, discussed cooperation between the two countries in commercial and economic fields, as well as the role of the private sector in enhancing and developing these relations.
The Syrian President noted that the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Syria offer significant investment opportunities across various sectors, including agriculture, industry, energy, real estate, and others. He called on Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria, forge joint ventures and projects, and establish strategic partnerships between Qatari and Syrian companies.
For his part, H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani welcomed the Syrian President, praising the close relations between the two nations and their brotherly peoples. He stressed that these relations stem from the directives and keenness of the Emir, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to strengthen distinguished ties and enhance cooperation with the Syrian Arab Republic.
Sheikh Khalifa also emphasised the interest of Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria, pointing out that the Qatar Chamber is preparing to organise a visit by a large delegation of Qatari businessmen to Syria soon. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation with the Syrian private sector, explore available investment opportunities, and discuss the establishment of partnerships and trade alliances between the two sides.
In turn, H.E. Mohamed bin Twar said that Qatari businessmen have great confidence in the investment climate in Syria and believe that the current period is highly suitable for investing in the country, while H.E. Rashid Al-Athba stressed the importance of developing investment laws that provide incentives for investors to enter the Syrian market, such as freehold ownership and other competitive advantages.
H.E. Mohammed bin Mahdi Al-Ahbabi, Qatar Chamber Board Member, noted that there is significant enthusiasm among Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria, considering that the country now represents a fertile environment for investment.
