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Carney 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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After a visit to Doha, the Prime Minister spoke of a "new chapter" in Qatar-Canada relations.
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Qatar to Make ‘Significant’ Investments in Canada’s Nation-Building Projects, Carney Says
Canada and Qatar have secured new partnerships in trade, commerce, and defence cooperation, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying the Middle Eastern country has committed to making “significant strategic investments” in Canada’s nation-building projects. Carney made the announcement in Doha on Jan. 18, concluding his one-day visit to Qatar’s capital, where he met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, to discuss expanding Cana…
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