Doha:Economy and Trade Minister Dr. Amer Bisat represented Lebanon at the World Investment Forum, held from October 24 to 26, 2026, in Doha. The event was organized by Qatar and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), as announced by the Economy Ministry.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Bisat's participation at the forum was focused on restoring investor confidence and enhancing Lebanon's connections with Arab and international markets. He emphasized the importance of strengthening economic partnerships to aid Lebanon's recovery.
During his address, Bisat highlighted Lebanon's priorities, which included reinforcing investor confidence in reforms, improving competition and trade policies, and forming partnerships to expedite economic recovery. He also underscored opportunities from the reopening of trade routes through Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Gulf countries, which could expand markets for Lebanese products.
In a session organized by the World Trade Organization (WTO), Bisat discussed Lebanon's reintegration into regional and global value chains. He stressed the significance of Lebanon's WTO accession process and the need for greater openness in the services sector. His participation also extended to discussions on investment for peace and the role of private-sector financing in development.
A key aspect of Bisat's visit was enhancing economic cooperation with Qatar, highlighted by meetings with Qatari officials, including Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam Al-Misnad, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, and Qatar Investment Promotion Agency CEO Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani. Discussions revolved around investment opportunities, bilateral cooperation, and strengthening ties between the business communities of both countries.
Additionally, Bisat met with UNDP official Abdullah Al-Dardari and engaged with Lebanese businesspeople and executives of major Qatari economic groups. The aim was to invite them to visit Lebanon and explore potential investment opportunities, hoping to transform renewed interest into tangible economic partnerships and investments.
