Tribune News Network
doha
Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari met with a business delegation from Belarus on Tuesday. The delegation was led by Kirill Zalessky, deputy of Hi-Tech Park.
The meeting focused on ways to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation between the private sectors of both countries, particularly in the high technology sector.
In his remarks, Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari emphasised Qatar Chamber’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.
On 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 emphasised the significance of the IT sector in Belarus, noting that Belarusian companies are leaders in European markets.
Zalessky commended Qatar Chamber 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.
