Doha, October 26 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber and Senegal's Investment Promotion Agency discussed trade and economic cooperation as well as ways to strengthen partnerships between the business communities of both countries, and investment opportunities available in the Senegalese market, particularly in the sectors of energy, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, food industries, tourism, and digital technology. It also reviewed preparations for the "Dakar–Doha Day" event, scheduled to take place in Doha next December.

This came as First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari met with a business delegation from the Republic of Senegal headed by Director General of Senegal's Investment Promotion and Major Projects Agency (APIX) Bakary Sega Bathily, and including Investment Director at APIX Habibatou. The meeting was attended by HE Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar Cheikh Tidiane Sall.

Bin Twar stressed the importance of strengthening economic and trade relations between Qatar and Senegal, noting that such meetings help open new avenues of cooperation between the private sectors of both countries, explore available investment opportunities, and establish mutually beneficial trade and investment partnerships.

He praised the initiative to organize "Dakar–Doha Day," describing it as an opportunity to showcase Senegal's economy and highlight investment opportunities available to Qatari investors, while also providing a platform for direct meetings between businesspeople and companies from both countries.

For his part, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Qatar Cheikh Tidiane Sall affirmed his country's keenness to strengthen economic and investment relations with Qatar. He noted that organizing "Dakar–Doha Day" represents an important step toward introducing the Qatari business community to promising opportunities in Senegal and encouraging new partnerships between companies and institutions in both countries.

He explained that the Senegalese side is looking forward to organizing the event on December 7. The event is expected to be attended by representatives of Senegalese government entities and the private sector.

The Ambassador also noted Senegal's interest in hosting a future edition of the Qatar–Africa Business Forum, which would help strengthen economic ties between Qatar and African countries and expand opportunities for trade and investment cooperation.

Meanwhile, Director General of Senegal's APIX Bakary Sega Bathily expressed his country's interest in enhancing economic and investment cooperation with Qatar. He highlighted Senegal's diverse economic potential and natural resources, which offer promising opportunities for Qatari investors across various sectors.

He explained that priority sectors include agriculture, food industries, energy, mining, tourism, and digital technology. He noted that Senegal possesses significant resources of phosphate, iron, and gold, and seeks to develop processing industries that capitalize on these resources and natural gas production, with the aim of meeting domestic market needs and expanding into international markets.

For her part, Investment Director at APIX Habibatou said that the agency works to promote investment opportunities across various sectors of the Senegalese economy and facilitate communication between foreign investors, government entities, and the Senegalese private sector. (QNA)