Connectivity to boost trade, tourism between Qatar and Mexico – The Peninsula

Connectivity to boost trade, tourism between Qatar and Mexico – The Peninsula

Doha: Bilateral relations between Qatar and Mexico require connectivity to promote both countries’ positions geopolitically, and in the global economy, an official of the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Security Last-Mile Conference, Alfonso Zegbe, Executive Director of Public Diplomacy, Mexico Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Coordinator-General of the Mexican Strategy for the FWC Qatar 2022, said both countries recognise their positions in the world and would consolidate on their strong political dialogue to boost the existing relationship.

“Both countries recognise they have an important role in the world far beyond their geopolitical regions. Mexico has a leadership role in Latin America and the Caribbean but also acts as a G-20 country and is a non-permanent, non-resident member of the Security Council of the United Nations. Qatar is not just a leading country in the Middle East, but has global activity in many terms, and is a significant investor in many countries,” Zegbe said.

“We need to continue working, and boosting the bilateral relationship and connectivity is necessary. Then we need to boost investment, increase the amount of trade, and exchange tourists — this is what we’re