In a recent meeting at the Qatar Chamber’s headquarters in Lusail, Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, the First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, engaged in discussions with Nguyen Huy Hiep, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Qatar. The primary focus of their dialogue was to bolster economic and trade ties between Qatar and Vietnam. Both parties expressed a keen interest in fostering stronger collaboration between their respective private sectors, identifying new investment avenues, and pinpointing sectors ripe for future partnerships.
Al Kuwari emphasized Qatar Chamber’s commitment to facilitating robust partnerships and joint ventures with Vietnam, lauding the Southeast Asian nation’s impressive economic growth. This sentiment was echoed by Ambassador Hiep, who underscored Vietnam’s eagerness to expand economic cooperation with Qatar. He noted that bilateral trade had surpassed $860 million in 2024, marking a $100 million increase from the previous year.
Highlighting areas ripe for investment, the Vietnamese ambassador encouraged Qatari investors to explore opportunities in Vietnam’s agriculture, food processing, and halal product sectors. He also acknowledged the crucial role of Qatar Chamber in promoting Vietnamese agricultural and halal products within the Qatari market.
Further extending an invitation, Ambassador Hiep welcomed Qatar Chamber and Qatari business leaders to participate in the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026. Scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City next September, this annual exhibition serves as a significant global trade event. It focuses on sourcing, exports, and supply chain cooperation and attracts international companies and industry leaders across various sectors, including food and beverages, textiles, furniture, consumer goods, agriculture, and logistics.