Kuwait City: HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with a number of his Arab counterparts, finance ministers, on the sidelines of his participation in the joint annual meetings of Arab financial institutions, held in Kuwait City.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE the Minister of Finance engaged in discussions with several key figures, including HE Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jadaan, HE Minister of Finance of the Arab Republic of Egypt Ahmed Kouchouk, Governor of the Central Bank of the Arab Republic of Egypt Hassan Abdullah, HE Minister of Finance of the Syrian Arab Republic Mohammed Yasser Barnieh, and HE Minister of Finance of the State of Palestine Omar Akram Al Bitar.
The meetings, which were conducted separately, focused on discussing the relations between the State of Qatar and these countries. Emphasis was laid on prospects for strengthening and developing ties in crucial areas such as joint investment and financial cooperation. Discussions also covered several topics of joint interest, including the latest economic, investment, and trade developments.