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Qatar, Iran discuss cooperation in free zones, investment

The meeting between the two leaders was held at Business Innovation Park in Ras Bufontas area of Doha, Qatar. (QNA)
By TRENDS Desk
October 5, 2023 8:11 pm
  • The Qatari minister and the Advisor to the Iranian President discussed reinforcing cooperation between the two countries.
  • The Iranian leader and accompanying delegation toured the Free Zones at Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul Free Zone.

DOHA, QATAR –  Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Free Zones Authority Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met with Advisor to the Iranian President and Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hojjatullah Abdul Maliki.

The Advisor to the Iranian President was accompanied by a delegation.

During the meeting held at Business Innovation Park at Ras Bufontas area on Wednesday, the two discussed reinforcing cooperation between Iran and Qatar.

The two leaders also discussed sharing expertise between the two countries in free zones and investment.

Following the meeting, they toured the Free Zones at Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul Free Zone.

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