The State of Qatar and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay have signed an agreement on the promotion, reciprocal protection of investments between the two countries, paving the way to enhance bilateral economic ties.
The agreement was signed by the Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, and the Uruguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Lopetkin, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025.
The agreement has been signed as part of both countries’ efforts to provide a modern and secure legal framework that facilitates the flow of mutual investments and to boost investor confidence, thereby contributing to stronger financial cooperation and sustainable development.
The deal also reflects the commitment of both sides to ensuring fair and equitable treatment for investors, guaranteeing protection against non-commercial risks, enabling the transfer of funds, and adopting best international practices in dispute resolution, thus contributing to the development of a stable and transparent investment environment.
The Qatar-Uruguay agreement is an important step towards expanding the horizons of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries and opening new avenues for mutual investments, particularly in vital sectors and services.
The State of Qatar affirms its aspiration that this cooperation will contribute to strengthening bilateral relations and achieving the common interests of the two friendly nations. The agreement is scheduled to enter into force after the completion of ratification procedures in accordance with the regulations in force in both countries.
During the meeting, the ministers also reviewed cooperation between the two countries in the commercial and industrial fields, and ways to strengthen and develop them, in addition to discussing a number of topics of common interest.
