Sheikh Ali bin Al -Walid Al Thani, Deputy Commissioner -General, Chairman of the Preparation and Preparation Committee for the participation of the State of Qatar, said in the exhibition “Expo Osaka 2025”, that the participation of the State of Qatar in this event reflects the historical and strong relations that link Qatar with Japan, and its commitment to strengthening international cooperation towards a more comprehensive and sustainable future.
Sheikh Ali bin Al -Walid Al Thani noted in a special dialogue with the Qatar News Agency “Qena” that the participation of the State of Qatar in the exhibition by establishing a distinguished and high -level suite in terms of design and preparation, also reflects the history of the state, its heritage, its bright present and its promising future in many fields, indicating in this context that the pavilion displays the state’s development achievements, definition and promotion as a tourist destination and an attractive environment for business And investing in the various economic sectors.
On his evaluation of economic relations between the State of Qatar and Japan and the opportunities for mutual investment, Sheikh Ali bin Al -Walid Al Thani pointed out that economic relations between the State of Qatar and Japan witnessed a remarkable development in several sectors, including energy, agriculture, health care, information technology, and communications, noting that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries amounted to 7.7 billion US dollars in 2024, which is a clear indication of the strength of economic relations between Doha and Tokyo.
He continued, “We seek, by enhancing cooperation, to deepen economic ties and expand investment horizons, in a way that contributes to consolidating cultural understanding and enhancing exchange between peoples for a more comprehensive and sustainable future.”
On the most prominent sectors that Qatar will focus on to attract investments during the exhibition period, the Deputy Commissioner -General of the Expo Osaka 2025 explained that the state has set priority sectors to attract foreign investments, within the framework of the third national strategy for development aimed at building a diverse economy based on knowledge.
He said that these sectors include health care, information and communication technology, logistics services, manufacturing and financial services, which provides multiple opportunities for Japanese companies.
On the economic opportunities available in the Asian market, especially in the East Asia region, he said that Asia provides promising economic opportunities, driven by its coherent growth and dynamic markets, indicating that the region continues its superiority over global growth rates, despite economic challenges and technological changes “as well as a rapid adaptation to modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence and digitization, which contributes to the reshaping of work markets and creating new opportunities For innovation and increased productivity. “
Sheikh Ali bin Al -Walid Al Thani stressed at the conclusion of his dialogue with “Qena” that these dynamics provide opportunities for the Qatari business sector to expand towards new markets, especially in sectors such as technology, infrastructure and energy, while the State of Qatar can also attract foreign direct investments from the East Asian region thanks to its stable economy and its global infrastructure and its strategic location, as well as continuous efforts to diversify Economic according to the third national development strategy 2024-2030.