Qatar has declined a request made by Nigeria to hold a business and investment forum (BIF) when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits the Middle East country in March 2024.
The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Abuja denied the request in a circular dated Thursday, February 22, 2024. It was addressed to the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria.
“The Embassy has the honour to inform that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar apologizes that it will not be able to hold a Business and Investment Forum as proposed by Nigerian side,” the letter said.
Qatari authorities said the request was declined because Qatar and Nigeria do not currently have any agreement on investment promotion and protection.
Moreover, the letter said Qatar’s minister of Commerce and Industry “will be carrying out official missions outside the country during the upcoming visit period.”
It also said Qatar will be hosting a web Summit during the suggested period and the state’s authorities will be preoccupied with this event.
