Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs: Peace and stability are the basis of sustainable investment

HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, stressed that peace and stability are the basis of sustainable investment.

This came during his participation in the high-level closing session of the ninth edition of the Global Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, which witnessed a review of the forum's most prominent outputs and priorities for future work to enhance international cooperation and investment for sustainable development.

His Excellency pointed out that during the activities of the forum, Doha received more than 5,000 participants with a participation that exceeded expectations, in addition to the participation of four prime ministers, more than 60 ministers and more than 400 speakers in more than 80 discussion sessions, pointing out that these figures measure the commitment to a sustainable and inclusive investment landscape.

"We are meeting at a crucial moment of geopolitical tensions, fragmented markets and a world shrouded in the unknown."

His Excellency reiterated the need for the principle of dialogue to prevail as a basic principle instead of strife, pointing out that peace and stability are the basis of sustainable investment, and responsible investment creates employment and development opportunities and helps create lasting peace and its benefits, adding: "This conviction is at the heart of our communication as the State of Qatar with the world, as we seek peace and stability and seek to achieve development and well-being."

He pointed out that the success of the forum is measured by the next step, which is represented in partnerships that turn into projects and commitments that turn into productive investment, and investment is measured by the capital it raises as well as the opportunities it creates.

He explained that Qatar's hosting of the forum is not the end but a continuation of its commitment to opening trade, launching constructive dialogue and sustainable investment, stressing that it will continue to work with UNCTAD and partners to translate ambitions into measurable progress.

H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, concluded his speech by saying: "The future of investments is not about the flow of capital, but about the future we build together, and Doha will always be open to you and will remain the best option for your investments and to continue your future dialogues."

Nan Lee Collins, Director of the Investment and Institutions Section at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), stressed that the ninth edition of the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha achieved key results, the first of which is to strengthen global investment governance by launching new guidelines to update investment agreements and provide technical assistance to developing countries in the field of investment facilitation, in addition to a commitment to work on responsible investment in artificial intelligence, promoting green investment and the blue economy, as well as strengthening economies Oceans, creating partnerships on island developing States and launching partnerships to promote artistic investment, civilization and innovation.

On artificial intelligence and future sectors, she pointed out that she is working with the World Telecommunication Union to bring investors to look at investment tools to help developing countries receive investment in basic digital infrastructure, in addition to working to keep pace with space developments and the use of space technology to improve lives.

She stressed the need to build a sustainable business ecosystem by providing more funds and training future business managers, management members and business leaders to ensure sustainability, in addition to launching a risk-sharing initiative on investment, noting the importance of emphasizing the support of knowledge, research and partnerships with a focus on investment and strengthening companies with regional institutions.

For his part, Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), said that through the World Investment Forum 2026, Doha has shown that dialogue is possible and that governments, public institutions and the private sector agreed on common priorities during the forum.He believes that dialogue has opened doors through cooperation that transforms agreements into partnerships through development that make people interested in the future.

He pointed out that the forum's activities reached more than twenty results in 6 priority areas, including investment rules, artificial intelligence, finance, research and entrepreneurial business, in addition to the launch of 3 regional investment reports, the signing of 9 new agreements on partnerships, the strengthening of investment authorities, and the formation of a supervisory committee that sets the principles of responsible investment in artificial intelligence.

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