Turkey, Qatar sign economic partnership agreement
Trade ministers of two countries meet in Turkey’s capital Ankara
Turkey's Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan and Qatar's Economy and Commerce Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani signed a commercial and economic partnership agreement on Tuesday.
Speaking at the signing ceremony at Turkey's Trade Ministry in the capital Ankara, Pekcan said: "Two countries signed a special agreement to cement two countries' friendship and economic relations."
The agreement -- which covers several subjects such as telecommunications and financial services -- aims to enhance economic relations and reduce costs especially in petroleum products and natural gas.
It also targets to narrow Turkey's current account deficit and attract Qatari capital.