LEBANON - Lebanon’s Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bisat held talks with Qatari officials and business leaders to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic cooperation during the World Investment Forum in Doha from October 24 to 26, the Economy and Trade Ministry said.
Minister Bisat represented Lebanon at the forum at the invitation of Qatar and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), discussing ways to restore investor confidence and reconnect Lebanon with regional and international markets.
Trade and Investment Opportunities
Minister Bisat outlined Lebanon’s priorities, including strengthening confidence in economic reforms, developing competition and trade policies, and building partnerships to support economic recovery.
He also highlighted opportunities for Lebanese products and investment arising from the reopening of trade routes with Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Gulf countries.
During a session organized by the World Trade Organization (WTO), Bisat discussed Lebanon’s reintegration into regional and global value chains, including the role of its WTO accession process and the opening of the services sector in expanding trade opportunities.
He also participated in discussions on investment for peace and development financing, which included private-sector participation.
Talks With Qatari Officials
Strengthening economic ties with Qatar was a key focus of his meetings with Qatari officials and business representatives.
He met with Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Qatar Chamber Chairman Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, and Invest Qatar Chief Executive Officer Ali Alwaleed Al Thani.
The discussions focused on investment opportunities, economic cooperation and revitalizing business ties between Lebanon and Qatar.
He also met with Abdallah Al Dardari of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Engaging the Private Sector
The minister also met Lebanese businesspeople based in Qatar and representatives of major Qatari economic groups.
He invited them to visit Lebanon and explore investment opportunities, with the aim of translating interest in the country into concrete economic partnerships.
The ministry said the participation sought to strengthen investor confidence and expand Lebanon’s economic engagement with regional and international markets.
