Amir begins tour of Sweden, Norway and Finland today

Published: 2 September 2024

Qatar News Agency
Doha

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will begin an official tour in a number of friendly European countries on Monday, upon the invitation of their leaders.

Amir will begin the tour with a visit to the Kingdom of Sweden, followed by the Kingdom of Norway, and will conclude it with a visit to the Republic of Finland.

Amir will hold talks with the leaders and senior officials of these countries on ways to enhance cooperation relations and a number of issues of common concern. Amir will be accompanied during the tour by an official delegation.

The tour marks a new phase in the longstanding relationship between Qatar and these three countries.
Deputy Chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al-Thani highlighted the importance of HH the Amir’s tour in paving the way for the private sector to explore investment opportunities in Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

He said Northern European countries are important for the Qatari market, particularly with regards to technology, as several European companies are present in the Qatari market.

Sheikh Dr. Khalid Al-Thani explained that economic relations between Qatar and Sweden, Norway, and Finland respectively have grown significantly in recent years, with dozens of their major companies operating in the Qatari market and investments exceeding $11bn. He also highlighted major partnerships, especially between Qatar and Norway in the energy and aluminum sectors.