QBA holds meeting with Cuban business and trade delegation

The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) met with a Cuban delegation from the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Investment headed by Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Maury Hechavarria Bermudez. The visiting Cuban delegation also included Director of North Africa and Middle East department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Director of Commercial Affairs at the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Investments; Vice President of Business Development of Cubanacan Holding (Ministry of Tourism) and Director of Renewable energy at the Ministry of Energy and Mining; representatives from the Ministry of Construction and Real Estate Development; and representatives from industrial companies in the fields of organic technology and sugar industry.

The meeting took place in the presence of the Ambassador of Cuba to Qatar Eumelio Rodriguez

From the Qatari Businessmen Association, the meeting was headed by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, QBA Chairman. QBA members Sheikh Faisal bin Fahd Al Thani, Maqbool Khalfan, Ihsan Al Khaimi and Mazen el Sabti, as a representative of al Khayat Group, also attended the meeting

Addressing the meeting, Sheikh Faisal stressed the importance of the Cuban delegation visit. He said the visit will help discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Qatar and Cuba. He also stressed on the interest of Qatari businessmen in taking advantage of the business opportunities available in Cuba and supporting joint cooperation between both countries.

Bermudez thanked QBA for facilitating the meeting. He elaborated on the successful experience it has achieved in the Qatari Health sector and promised that Cuba has more expertise that can be provided to Qatar in the health sector.

Sheikh Faisal also talked about the economic development taking place in Qatar, which led the private sector to seek investment opportunities in the local, regional as well as global markets.

Cuban deputy Minister invited QBA members to visit Cuba and explore the investment opportunities available in his country.