H.E. Mr. Cao Xiaolin, the Chinese Ambassador to the State of Qatar, attended the opening ceremony of the Forum on “The New Investment Vision of China and Middle East”, co-hosted by the Doha Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and the Qatar Financial Center(QFC) on April 24.

The event was also attended by, among others, Mr. Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Financial Center, Mr. Hamad Ahmad Al -Mulla, Assistant Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, and Mr. Wang Weichao, General Manager of ICBC Doha Branch.

Ambassador Cao delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Forum. He highlighted the robust development of China-Qatar relations since the establishment of the diplomatic ties in 1988. He noted that, under the Belt and Road Initiative, political mutual trust between the two countries has been deepened over the time, economic and trade relationship has grown stronger and stronger. China has remained Qatar’s largest trading partner for several years.

Ambassador Cao said that the Chinese Embassy in Qatar will continue to actively perform its role as a bridge, fostering an enabling environment for enhanced cooperation in two-way investments and other fields.

Mr. Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida also delivered a speech. He commended the achievements in China-Qatar investment cooperation in recent years and spoke highly of the Belt and Road Initiative for its pivotal role in advancing global economic and trade collaboration. He emphasized that the Initiative has become a comprehensive platform for broader cooperation in economic, digital, and green development sectors.