Ömer Bolat and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discussed raising bilateral trade to $50 billion by the end of 2028 during the G20 meetings. The ministry highlighted cooperation in energy, defence and the digital economy.
The statement’s $42–43 billion figure for 2026 was presented as an expectation. With the year unfinished, this is not a final annual trade result or a signed new investment commitment.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
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Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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