Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, conducted a series of high-level meetings during the World Investment Forum (WIF) held in Doha on Sunday. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and addressing current regional and international issues of shared interest.

Sheikh Mohammed met with several prominent figures, including Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and National Security of Lesotho; Jean-Jacques Bouya, Deputy Prime Minister responsible for Coordination, Development Infrastructure, and Land Planning of the Republic of Congo; Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSCI; and Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The sessions aimed to bolster collaboration across various sectors and explore opportunities for mutual development. Participants engaged in dialogue concerning strategic partnerships and initiatives to strengthen economic and political ties. Additionally, the discussions addressed recent developments in regional and global affairs that hold significance for the countries involved.

These engagements took place against the backdrop of the World Investment Forum, an international platform that facilitates multi-stakeholder dialogue on investment policies and strategies geared toward sustainable development. The forum draws government officials, private sector leaders, and representatives from international organizations to foster cooperation and drive investment flows worldwide.

Sheikh Mohammed’s meetings underscored Qatar’s commitment to expanding its diplomatic and economic relations while contributing to regional stability and growth. The Prime Minister’s engagements with leaders and key figures from Africa, Asia, and the global business community reflected Qatar’s broad interest in fostering partnerships that promote sustainable development and address shared challenges.