Qatar Reverses Decision, Agrees To Host Investment Forum During Tinubu’s Visit

Qatar Reverses Decision, Agrees To Host Investment Forum During Tinubu’s Visit

In a surprising turn of events, Qatar has reversed its initial decision and agreed to host the highly anticipated business and investment forum proposed by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This development comes amidst earlier reports of the Arabian country declining the proposal due to the unavailability of its Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani…..READ ALSO No Snub: Tinubu’s Qatar Visit Confirmed By Presidency

Initially, a leaked memo from the embassy of Qatar in Abuja had conveyed the country’s reluctance to proceed with the investment forum during President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming visit to Qatar on March 2, 2024. However, recent updates indicate a change of heart from the Qatari government.

Despite the initial setback, both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the presidency have affirmed that President Tinubu’s trip to Qatar remains scheduled. In a reassuring statement released on Saturday, presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga confirmed that the state visit will proceed as planned, extending an invitation from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving story.