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Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Reaffirming its growing stature as a global investment hub, Qatar continues to deepen its economic engagement with key international partners. The country’s commitment to fostering strategic investment partnerships was once again underscored during the Qatari-Indonesian Business Meeting held at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha on Sunday. Organised in the presence of President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, the high-profile meeting brought together leading business figures and decision-makers from both nations.
Among the distinguished attendees were Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Second Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, board members of Qatar Chamber, members of the Indonesian delegation and numerous Qataribusinessmen. In his keynote address, Sheikh Khalifa emphasised the depth of the relationship between Qatar and Indonesia, highlighting a shared commitment to sustainable development and mutual prosperity. “Qatar and Indonesia enjoy long-standing and close ties, built on a foundation of mutual respect and economic cooperation,” he said.
Sheikh Khalifa revealed that bilateral trade between the two countries reached QR4.13 billion in 2024, marking an impressive growth of approximately 13.5 percent from QR3.
64 billion in 2023. “This reflects the importance of Indonesia as a strategic trade partner for Qatar,” he added. Shedding light on mutual investments, he pointed to several successful Qatari investments in Indonesia, spanning critical sectors such as communications, banking, and energy.
Likewise, a number of Indonesian companies have established a strong presence in Qatar, either independently or in partnership with Qatari entities, across a diverse range of industries. Sheikh Khalifa reiterated Qatar’s strategic ambition to enhance its position as a premier destination for global investment. “Qatar offers a stable, business-friendly environment, world-class infrastructure, and an ambitious development agenda aligned with our National Vision 2030.
These factors together contribute to our emergence as a global investment hub,” he said. One of the key highlights of the meeting was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Qatar Chamber and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce. Sheikh Khalifa called for effective activation of the MoU to strengthen bilateral private sector collaboration, promote joint ventures, and facilitate regular businessexchanges.
“Such engagements will allow us to explore promising opportunities and capitalise on the wide array of benefits and incentives offered by both governments to support international investments,” he said. “Qatar Chamber is fully committed to facilitating trade, joint ventures, and direct investment between Qatari and Indonesian businesses.” He also encouraged the private sectors of both countries to proactively pursue collaborations and investments that will bring tangible benefits to their respective economies and societies.
Echoing similar sentiments, Chairman of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Anindya Novyan lauded Qatar Chamber’s role in enhancing cooperation between the private sectors of both countries. He highlighted Indonesia’s vast investment potential, enriched by abundant natural and human resources and attractive opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, food security, and digital technology. Adding to this, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, special envoy to the President of Indonesia for Climate, Energy and Housing, said Qatar ranks among the top investors in Indonesia, particularly in the banking and telecommunications sectors.
He extended a warm invitation to Qatari investors, assuring them of Indonesia’s safety and attractiveness as an investment destination. The Qatari-Indonesian Business Meeting concluded on an optimistic note, setting the stage for deeper economic cooperation and reinforcing the long-standing friendship between the two nations. The event served as a dynamic platform to chart new avenues of investment, promote knowledge exchange, and unlock opportunities that align with both countries’ nationaldevelopment goals.
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