Geneva, July 07 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with the heads of a number of international organizations, where they discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of trade and investment, along with various economic and trade issues of common interest.

A statement issued by the MOCI on Tuesday indicated that His Excellency began his meetings with a meeting with HE Acting Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Pedro Manuel Moreno. The two sides discussed preparations for the State of Qatar's hosting of the World Investment Forum, which Doha will host from Oct. 25-27, 2026, along with developments in the global economy, and a number of topics related to trade, investment, and development.

His Excellency also met with HE Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The meeting discussed the latest developments in international trade, the challenges facing the multilateral trading system, the importance of promoting the flow of trade, and supporting the ongoing reforms in the WTO.

The two sides also discussed the strength and resilience of Qatar's economy under the current circumstances, and its ability to continue growing and enhancing its position as a reliable trade and investment partner regionally and internationally.

His Excellency also met with HE Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Daren Tang. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation. They also exchanged views on a number of topics of common interest.

HE the Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs also participated in the WIPO's high-level ministerial dialogue. In his remarks, he emphasized that the State of Qatar continues to develop an integrated intellectual property system within the framework of its National Vision 2030, which enhances foreign trade and the knowledge-based economy, and supports innovation and international cooperation. (QNA)