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Qatar’s Support for Enhanced Economic Cooperation Among Islamic Countries

The President of Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, emphasized Qatar's strong support for endeavors to strengthen economic cooperation among Islamic nations. Al Thani, who also serves as the Vice President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, made this statement during the 37th meeting of the Board of Directors, the 40th meeting of the General Assembly, and the third meeting of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development in Istanbul, Turkey.

Al Thani highlighted the potential for Islamic countries to enhance their global competitiveness through strategic partnerships and robust trade agreements. He emphasized that these efforts not only contribute to economic growth but also foster cultural and social ties among these nations, resulting in shared benefits for their populations. Al Thani acknowledged the efforts of the Qatar Chamber in promoting collaboration between member chambers to boost intra-trade, which remains below desired levels.

Al Thani commended the pivotal role of the Islamic Chamber in promoting trade and economic cooperation among Islamic states, paving the way for sustainable development and economic prosperity within these nations. He noted that the Islamic world comprises a vast collection of countries rich in natural and human resources, creating immense opportunities for trade and investment exchanges. The meetings addressed the promotion of trade and economic collaboration among Islamic countries and explored avenues to enhance these relations.

The Board of Directors meeting deliberated on recommendations related to proposals for establishing a specialized institution for women’s economic empowerment, a dedicated institution focused on entrepreneurship, and a proposal for the Islamic Chamber to obtain observer status at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting also discussed the Islamic Chamber’s event calendar and engaged in discussions on the objectives and key features of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development’s Halal strategy.

The General Assembly meeting involved the approval of the report from the 68th meeting of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development’s Financial Committee, the recommendation to appoint auditors for the year 2024, and the annual performance report of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development for the year 2024. The meeting also included discussions on the list of major events scheduled for 2025.