Qatar, Germany look to expand private-sector partnerships

Qatar and Germany have been focusing on expanding private-sector partnerships as part of their strategic dialogue, as seen at a recent virtual meeting. The Trade and Investment Working Group, co-chaired by Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, and Stefan Rouenhoff, Parliamentary State Secretary at Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, reviewed their economic ties and explored ways to bolster cooperation.

The meeting, attended by high-level officials from various Qatari ministries and organizations, highlighted Qatar's strong trade relationship with Germany, which reached $2.02 billion in 2025, marking an 11.8 percent increase. Both nations emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation to boost investment partnerships, aiming to foster mutual growth and prosperity.

Priorities for the partnership include advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, research and development, artificial intelligence, logistics, financial services, transport, and infrastructure. Discussions also centered on improving trade and investment flows, as well as enhancing supply chain stability.

Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing the strategic partnership, expanding economic and trade cooperation, and encouraging mutual investments to support sustainable growth and align with their shared interests.