DOHA: Nematullo Hikmatullozoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Republic of Tajikistan paid a visit to Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) headquarters.
QIIB Chief Executive Officer Abdulbasit Ahmed Al Shaibei received the minister.
Al Shaibei expressed happiness at the visit of Tajikistan Minister to the bank headquarters.
The CEO provided a sneak preview of Islamic banking in general and its growing importance and role in the global banking system.
Al Shaibei pointed out that Islamic banking is now gaining ground across the world and is being increasingly hosted by many countries, where many economists and experts have been convinced of Islamic banking, which is built on solid foundations of value-based banking and has a bright future.
Al Shaibei also spoke about QIIB’s experience in Qatar and the region, pointing out that the bank is in the forefront of providing funding and extending support to various development projects in Qatar. QIIB has developed expertise in Islamic banking and has established several regional and international partnerships.
Hikmatullozoda lauded the expertise of QIIB in Islamic banking, which has carved out a niche for itself in the global banking system. He said Tajikistan was keen to benefit from Islamic banking and utilise the experiences of Islamic banks in his country.
Tajikistan wholeheartedly welcomes investments, especially in the area of Islamic finance.
He expressed the hope that Tajikistan would be able to attract Islamic banks to his country, where his Ministry was making efforts to convince investors about the attractive investment opportunities available.
In particular, Tajikistan is keen on expanding and further cementing the relationship with the financial and business sector in Qatar.
Hikmatullozoda presented a souvenir to Al-Shaibei, which reflects the culture and civilisation of ancient Tajikistan.
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