US EditionCarney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects
Qatar commits significant investments to accelerate Canadian infrastructure and energy projects, aiming to create jobs and finalize a protection agreement by summer, officials said.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney in Doha announced Qatar's commitment to significant strategic investments for Canada's major building projects and received an official welcoming ceremony with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
- Carney framed the visit as part of the Liberal government's push to attract foreign investment and boost trade in artificial intelligence, infrastructure, energy and defence beyond the United States.
- A cadre of Canadian cabinet ministers, including Mélanie Joly, Anita Anand and François-Philippe Champagne, attended the Amiri Diwan welcome featuring camels, armed horsemen and anthems.
- Qatari capital is expected to get Canadian projects built faster, `supercharge` energy industries, create jobs for Canadian workers, and expand direct flights between Canada and Qatar to boost tourism and business.
- Canada aims to finalize the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Qatar by this summer, Carney invited Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to visit later this year, and he will wrap his nine-day trip at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded his visit to China and visited Qatar on Sunday (January 18). At a press conference in Doha, he stated that Qatar has committed to "significant strategic investments" in major Canadian infrastructure projects. These funds will accelerate project progress, "inject strong momentum" into the energy sector, and create job opportunities for Canadians.
Qatar to invest in Canada’s major building projects, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to “significant” investments for Canada’s major building projects, calling it a “new chapter” in bilateral relations. Carney made the announcement Sunday following his meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. The new measures will include the finalization of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Qatar, a deal that has seen years of stalled negotiations, …
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