HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic, hosted a Paris ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Qatar-France Economic Association (Qadran).
The anniversary event of Qadran brought together members of the association, its partners and senior business figures from both countries, highlighting a decade of expanding economic cooperation built on mutual trust and shared interests.
HE Sheikh Ali said that Qadran, founded in 2015, was created to foster closer engagement between the Qatari and French business communities and to build partnerships based on mutual respect, trust and shared benefit.
His Excellency noted that the association’s work over the past decade had produced tangible results, ranging from successful commercial projects to initiatives focused on sustainability and environmental, social and governance standards.
The Qatari Ambassador also pointed to field visits to different regions of France as an important factor in broadening cooperation and opening new opportunities for joint ventures. Quoting French statesman Jean Monnet, a key architect of European unity, HE Sheikh Ali said that ‘Nothing is possible without people, and nothing is lasting without institutions’, describing Qadran as a practical example of that principle.
His Excellency stressed that global economic challenges make close cooperation more vital than ever, noting that Qadran reflects the shared commitment of Qatar and France to initiative, responsibility, and innovation. He thanked the association’s members and partners for their dedication, highlighting their role in its success and expressing optimism for continued progress ahead.
Natalie Demol, the Qadran President and founding member Bruno Courtin, said that the anniversary reflects the association’s success in strengthening links between major companies and small and medium-sized enterprises in both countries.
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Senior executives from key partners, including TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne and Technip Energies CEO Arnaud Pieton, highlighted the role of long-term vision in advancing the energy transition, joint projects, and energy security through innovation and sustainable partnerships.
The Qadran anniversary also featured a charity auction supporting Autisme France, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to humanitarian causes and cooperation with French institutions. The evening concluded with a renewed pledge from Qadran members to further strengthen Qatar–France economic ties through partnerships rooted in shared values over the next decade.
