Transportation and Communications, Jassim
Qatar’s Minister of
Transportation and Communications, Jassim Bin Saif Alsulaiti, signed on behalf
the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hammad Al-Thani.
The agreement which was
signed in the presence of both leaders is expected to pave way for more direct
flights between maj
find or cities of both countries on the principle of reciprocity
by the designated airlines on behalf of
the country, he statement added.
Sirika said after the
signing of the agreement that the accord would promote trade, commerce, tourism
and travel between both countries.
“Qatar is the richest
country in the world at the moment in terms of per capita income, their economy
is strong and their n
house ational carrier, Qatar airlines, is one of the most viable
and most focused in the industry.
“They (Qatar airlines)
presently fly to Nigeria but they want to fly to more cities and with the focus
of the present administrati
business on in Nigeria on establishing a national carrier, we
have commenced discussions on how we can partner with countries like Qatar in
our quest to establish a national carrier”.
The Minister of Finance,
Mrs Kemi Adeosun, who signed the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation
and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes income with her
Qatari counterpart, Ali Shareef Al Emadi, expressed delight that the agreement
which was negotiated since February 2015 has been finalised.
“What is symbolic in
this agreement is that the Qataris who are already investing heavily in Nigeria
will bring in more investments because the earlier lack of an agreement to
avoid double taxation was a stumbling block to some of the investors.
“I am very confident that the signing of this agreement will bring much more
investment and business between Qatar and Nigeria,” she told reporters after
signing the agreement.
In his remarks to
journalists, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geofrey Onyeama, said
President Buhari and Sheikh Al-Thani had fruitful discussions on security, oil
price stability, and the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
“The Qatari leader
acknowledged that President Buhari has really created an enabling environment
for businesses to thrive in the country.
“The Emir made the point
on the war against corruption in Nigeria and the progress President Buhari is
making in that front and they are of the opinion that if that problem is
addressed with focused polices, the country will progress.
“The Emir also made it
clear that the Qatari’s are ready to invest in Nigeria in a big way”, he said.
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