Doha, June 28 (QNA) - 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.

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 bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani said the rapidly evolving global economic landscape requires Islamic countries to strengthen economic partnerships and expand cooperation in trade, investment, industry, food security, innovation, and entrepreneurship to support sustainable development and advance their shared interests.

His Excellency emphasized the Islamic Chamber's pivotal role in strengthening economic relations among Islamic countries by providing an effective platform for dialogue and coordination between chambers of commerce and private-sector institutions. He added that it helps bring business communities closer together, opens new opportunities for investors, promotes the exchange of information and investment opportunities, and supports initiatives that advance economic integration across the Islamic world.

He noted that the Islamic Chamber represents an important framework for bringing business communities in member states closer together and opening new horizons for investors and businesspeople by encouraging the exchange of information and investment opportunities, organizing economic meetings and forums, and supporting initiatives that promote economic integration among Islamic countries.

He added that the private sector in Islamic countries possesses significant potential that can be utilized to build stronger and more sustainable partnerships, empower small and medium-sized enterprises, and enhance cooperation among business owners, which would positively contribute to economic growth and job creation.

His Excellency reaffirmed Qatar Chamber's support for the Islamic Chamber's efforts to strengthen the role of the private sector in Islamic countries, emphasizing its commitment to actively participating in initiatives and programs that deepen economic relations and expand trade and investment cooperation in pursuit of greater prosperity and sustainable development.

During the meeting, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani was re-elected First Vice Chairman of the Board, while members of the Executive and Finance Committees were also elected.

The meeting discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation among Islamic countries, exchange expertise, support joint development projects, and strengthen trade exchange among member states.

The Board also reviewed the B57+ Group initiative and the Business Leaders Summit (BLS), as well as their achievements. The B57+ Group is an international network launched by the Islamic Chamber to promote economic integration and strategic partnerships among business leaders. (QNA)