Turkey's Exports to Qatar Up in First Eight Months of This Year

Ankara, September 06 (QNA) - Turkey's exports to the State of Qatar have increased by 93 percent in the first eight months of this year, compared to the same period last year The Turkish Aegean Exporters Association said in a statement today carried by Anadolu Agency said that Turkish exports to Qatar reached $636m compared to $330m in the same period in 2017. The mineral sector topped the list of Turkish exports to the State of Qatar during the period from January to August, with a value of $118m, while the electrical and chemical products ranked second with $75m followed by the finished garments sector with a value of $45m. It is worth noting that the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkey on Tuesday initialed a bilateral economic partnership agreement, aiming at cementing trade exchange and easing restrictions on investments, trade in services and e-commerce in addition to promoting cooperation in customs, education, research and development and capacity building as well as organizing exhibitions, forums and economic conferences. (QNA)