Doha: Qatar Chamber participated on Sunday in the 40th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, held in Ankara, Turkiye.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Chamber's delegation was headed by HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber and Vice Chairman of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development. Addressing the meeting, HE Sheikh Khalifa emphasized the need for Islamic countries to strengthen economic partnerships and expand cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment, and industry to support sustainable development and shared interests.
His Excellency highlighted the Islamic Chamber's role in fostering economic relations among Islamic countries by providing a platform for dialogue and coordination between chambers of commerce and private-sector institutions. He underscored the importance of bringing business communities together, creating opportunities for investors, and supporting initiatives that promote economic integration.
HE Sheikh Khalifa noted that the Islamic Chamber serves as a framework to encourage the exchange of information and investment opportunities, organize economic forums, and support economic integration among Islamic countries. He also pointed out the potential of the private sector in these countries to build stronger partnerships and empower small and medium-sized enterprises.
Qatar Chamber's commitment to supporting the Islamic Chamber's efforts in strengthening the private sector's role was reaffirmed by His Excellency. He emphasized Qatar Chamber's active participation in initiatives aimed at deepening economic relations, expanding trade, and fostering investment cooperation.
During the meeting, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani was re-elected as the First Vice Chairman of the Board, and members of the Executive and Finance Committees were elected. The meeting also focused on enhancing economic cooperation, exchanging expertise, and supporting joint development projects among Islamic countries.
The Board reviewed the B57+ Group initiative and the Business Leaders Summit (BLS), highlighting their achievements. The B57+ Group is an international network launched by the Islamic Chamber to promote economic integration and strategic partnerships among business leaders.