Doha – The Minister of Economic Development Federica Guidi in on a mission to Qatar, to discuss the advancement of the agreement between Meridiana and Qatar Airways, the definition of opportunities for the Italian defense industry, 23 agreements between Italian companies and trade associations with public and private Qatari counterparts, and the definition of projects and programs for a “2016-2017 Action Plan”. During the meeting between Minister Guidi and Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, the two examined the details of the agreement with Meridiana. Minister Guidi also met with Defense Minister Khaled Al Attiyah, with whom she discussed the bilateral dossier in the defense industry. The goal of 23 trade agreements was reached by the Italy-Qatar Joint Commission, which met in Doha and was chaired by Guidi and the Qatari Minister of Economy, Ahmed Bin Jassim Al Thani. The next meeting will most probably be held in a year in Rome to monitor the progress achieved by the 2016-2017 Action Plan. The agreements signed today will allow for useful synergies working towards the economic diversification of Qatar and will develop in the realization of works and services for the 2022 World Cup, the design and construction of new railway works, highway maintenance, projects in agriculture, and in promoting the establishment of construction companies. (9Colonne)
