Expo Turkey by Qatar, organized as part of the strong partnership between the two countries, has kicked off with participation of more than 150 Turkish companies exhibiting at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).
Qatar Chamber Deputy Chairman Muhammed bin Towar said that organizing Expo Turkey for the first time in Qatar reflects the strong trade and economy relations that both countries share, adding that the exhibition, where top Turkish manufacturing companies are exhibiting, is held to further develop the relations and take it to a higher level of cooperation, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA).
Bin Towar added that the event provides an opportunity for Qatari businessmen and companies to closely explore the Turkish industries and products as well as consider the possibility of introducing it to the Qatari market.Turkish products have increased in quality over the past few years and are being sold in most of global markets, he said, adding that, hence, the Qatari traders are looking into introducing them to the market by forging partnerships and franchise contracts with Turkish manufacturing companies. 
Qatar Chamber deputy chairman said Turkey Expo is an important opportunity for bilateral meetings between Qatari and Turkish businessmen, which paves the way to achieve cooperation between both sides by establishing partnerships that strengthens the trade exchange between both countries.
Turkish Ambassador to Qatar Fikret Ozer said the trade volume between Qatar and Turkey has increased, where the Turkish exports to Qatar were valued at nearly $250 million four years ago, and increased by the end of 2016 to nearly $440 million. On the other hand, Qatar's exports to Turkey stood at $525 million four years ago, and increased to $835 million by the end of 2015, QNA reported.

Source: BNA