Qatar Investment Authority is interested in the development of its relations with Armenia

President Armen Sarkissian, who is in the State of Qatar on a working visit, today in Doha met with the Head of Regional Portfolios of the Qatar Investment Authority Sheik Faisal Thani Al Thani.

At the meeting the parties discussed avenues of cooperation with Armenia and opportunities to implement investment programs.

Speaking about the investment opportunities and competitive advantages of our country, President Sarkissian noted that opening of the Embassy of Armenia in Qatar, elimination of the visa regime as well as a direct air link create good prerequisites for invigoration of the business contacts between the two countries.

The representative of the Qatar Investment Authority noted that their structure too, is interested in the development of economic ties with Armenia and is ready to cooperate with the relevant structures in Armenia.

The Qatar Investment Authority is Qatar’s state investment foundation which implements investment programs in the country as well as beyond. The main areas of the investment activities are real estate, securities, and others. The Qatar Investment Authority manages assets close to 335 billion USD.