Turkmenistan, Qatar to Launch Joint Business Council to Boost Economic Cooperation
Doha, The Gulf Observer: Turkmenistan and Qatar have agreed to finalize preparations for the launch of the Qatar–Turkmen Joint Business Council, a new mechanism aimed at deepening trade, industrial, and investment cooperation between the two countries. The decision was announced during the third meeting of the Turkmen-Qatar Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, held from November 26 to 27, 2025, in Doha.
According to Qatar Tribune, the session was co-chaired by Turkmenistan’s Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, Nazar Agahanov, and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed.
Minister Al-Sayed emphasized that the forthcoming Joint Business Council would serve as a vital platform for expanding economic and investment ties. He encouraged Turkmen companies and investors to explore the opportunities offered by Qatar’s rapidly developing market.
For his part, Minister Agahanov underscored the strong potential for cooperation in energy, agriculture, textiles, and the chemical industry, identifying them as priority sectors for bilateral engagement.
The meeting’s agenda covered a wide spectrum of areas, including trade and industry, energy, customs, healthcare, science, environmental protection, culture, sports, labor relations, and air transport. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across all identified sectors.
During the visit, the Turkmen delegation also held a working meeting between Mergen Gurdov, Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The discussions focused on expanding business-to-business collaboration and strengthening private-sector ties.
The establishment of the Qatar–Turkmen Joint Business Council is expected to provide fresh momentum to bilateral economic cooperation and open new avenues for trade and investment between the two nations.
