DOHA: The Qatar Chamber (QC) has discussed with Belarusian high-tech IT companies, joint cooperation and economic partnership between the private sectors in the two countries.
During his meeting with a business delegation from the Republic of Belarus, led by Deputy of Hi-Tech Park Kirill Zalessky, QC First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari emphasized QC's commitment to strengthening cooperation between the Qatari private sector and its Belarusian counterpart and encouraging Qatari investors to explore the abundant opportunities available in Belarus.
He noted that trade exchange between the two countries remains below expectations, despite the presence of numerous Qatari-Belarus joint investments and several Belarusian companies operating in Qatar.
He highlighted the importance of the delegation's visit, pointing out the Qatari private sector's keen interest in high-tech services and digital transformation. He added that Qatari businessmen are eager to learn more about the services offered by Belarusian companies.
For his part, Kirill Zalessky expressed the delegation's interest in exploring cooperation opportunities with Qatari companies in the IT sector. He provided an overview of Hi-Tech Park Belarus, highlighting that it hosts over 1,000 leading companies, contributes 4 percent to Belarus's GDP, and accounts for 30 percent of the country's exports.
He noted that the company's exports in 2021 exceeded USD 3.2 billion. He emphasized the significance of the IT sector in Belarus, noting that Belarusian companies are leaders in European markets.
Zalessky commended QC for hosting the meeting, describing it as a vital platform for fostering economic alliances and partnerships between companies from both countries, whether in Qatar or internationally.