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, emphasized that global trade and investment require a foundation of peace and security. Speaking at the UN-led World Investment Forum, he warned that geopolitical instability and regional conflicts are threatening the global economic landscape.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the growing concern among global leaders regarding how regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, are disrupting vital trade routes and economic stability.
Speaking at the World Investment Forum in Doha, state minister says peace and security are essential for trade and investment prosperity.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Qatar has unveiled infrastructure projects worth $38.5bn over the next five years [Showkat Shafi/ Al Jazeera] By Usaid Siddiqui Published On 25 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026 Doha, Qatar – 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 United Nations-led World Investment Forum in Doha on Sunday, al-Sayed 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 said.
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