Türkiye and Qatar have officially joined the Integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development, expanding the regional bloc to seven countries. The announcement was made on Sunday during the fifth meeting of the partnership, held in Doha, Qatar, and attended by key ministers from the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Morocco.
This partnership, originally launched in Abu Dhabi in 2022, aims to strengthen industrial cooperation, enhance economic integration, and create a more competitive and sustainable regional economy. The inclusion of Türkiye and Qatar is expected to add significant value, bringing advanced industrial expertise, natural resources, and technological capabilities to the alliance.
Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır called this development “a new step towards regional industrial cooperation” and highlighted how it will pave the way for strategic partnerships in critical sectors. He emphasized that Türkiye’s strong industrial infrastructure, skilled workforce, and technology-driven projectswill contribute significantly to the partnership’s long-term goals.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the expansion of the alliance marks a turning point in regional industrial collaboration. Qatar’s natural resources and technological expertise, combined with Türkiye’s diverse industrial capabilities, will create new investment opportunities and boost manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and other key industries.
During the meeting, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber welcomed the two new members, expressing confidence that their inclusion would strengthen shared economic interests and unlock high-value investment opportunities across the region.
The summit also saw the signing of several agreements and the announcement of new industrial projects, including initiatives in metal production, pharmaceuticals, plastic industries, biotechnology, and advanced technology sectors. These projects aim to support regional economic growth, attract foreign investments, and promote industrial innovation.
With Türkiye’s GDP exceeding $1.1 trillion in 2023 and its strategic location providing access to over 1.3 billion consumers, experts believe the country’s involvement in the partnership will further position the region as a global industrial and trade hub.
The discussions in Doha also highlighted investment incentives, competitive advantages, and policies supporting industrial growth, as partner countries continue to push for deeper economic collaboration and sustainable development.