Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investment
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed has called for greater international cooperation and economic stability, warning that trade and investment cannot flourish without peace and security.
Speaking at the World Investment Forum in Doha on Sunday, al-Saed said geopolitical upheaval and growing economic fragmentation were threatening global investment prospects. "The global economy is undergoing changes. There are geopolitical changes. These are all issues that redefine the landscape of global investment," he stated.
Global tensions impact markets
The minister's remarks come as several conflicts continue to rage worldwide, with growing fears of escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and LNG shipments, has been disrupted since February, with one-fifth of the world's traded oil and gas previously flowing through the strait.
Escalating attacks on shipping and uncertainty over diplomatic efforts have led to a surge in oil prices. On Thursday, Brent futures crossed $113.17 a barrel, climbing about 4 percent to a five-month high.
Qatar's economic strategy
Al-Saed stressed the need for predictable international rules and stronger economic partnerships amid uncertainty. "In our world, which is facing further uncertainty and economic fragmentation, our message stays clear. It is a call for further cooperation and less isolation, further cooperation and less division," he said.
The minister outlined Qatar's efforts to strengthen supply chains and diversify economic partnerships. Qatar attracted 373 foreign direct investment projects in 2025, a 50 percent increase from the previous year, generating more than 15,000 jobs. The country has unveiled infrastructure projects worth $38.5bn over the next five years.
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