Doha: Sheikh Ali bin AlWaleed Al-Thani, Deputy Commissioner General and Chair of the Preparation Committee for the State of Qatar’s participation in Expo Osaka 2025, emphasized that Qatar’s involvement in the event underscores the strong and historic ties with Japan and its commitment to fostering international cooperation for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
According to Qatar News Agency, Sheikh Ali bin AlWaleed Al-Thani stated that Qatar’s participation in the Expo will be marked by a distinguished pavilion that will reflect its history, heritage, present achievements, and future aspirations across multiple sectors. The pavilion aims to showcase Qatar’s developmental progress and position the nation as a prime tourist destination and an attractive hub for business and investment.
Sheikh Ali bin AlWaleed Al-Thani also discussed the economic relations between Qatar and Japan, highlighting their development in sectors such as energy, agriculture, healthcare, IT, and communications. He noted that trade between the two countries reached $7.7 billion in 2024, illustrating the robust economic ties between Doha and Tokyo.
He emphasized the goal of enhancing cooperation to deepen economic relations and expand investment opportunities, which will contribute to cultural understanding and strengthen exchanges between the people of both nations.
Regarding investment priorities during the Expo, Sheikh Ali bin AlWaleed Al-Thani explained that Qatar has pinpointed sectors like healthcare, ICT, logistics, manufacturing, and financial services as key targets for attracting foreign investment. These sectors align with the third national development strategy aimed at fostering a diversified, knowledge-based economy.
He also addressed the economic opportunities in the Asian market, particularly in East Asia, which offer promising prospects due to steady growth and dynamic markets. He noted that the region is adapting to modern technologies such as AI and digitalization, reshaping labor markets and creating avenues for innovation and productivity.
Sheikh Ali bin AlWaleed Al-Thani concluded by highlighting the potential for Qatari businesses to expand into new markets and attract foreign direct investment from East Asia, supported by Qatar’s stable economy, world-class infrastructure, and strategic location, as well as efforts to diversify the economy in line with the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030.