UK says Qatar set to invest 10 billion pounds in Britain

div classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodivpLONDON Reuters – Britain said on Tuesday it had agreed a new Strategic Investment Partnership with Qatar on Tuesday which will see the Gulf state invest up to 10 billion pounds 12.5 billion in the next five years.p

pThe investment, which will cover sectors such as fintech, life sciences and cyber security, was signed during a visit by Qatars ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad alThani, to London.pdivdivdiv classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodiv

p“Qatar is a valued partner for the UK, supported by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamads leadership,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. p

p“We had a rich discussion on the issues that matter to both of our countries, including boosting the economy, ensuring regional stability and improving energy security following Russias appalling invasion of Ukraine.”p

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pp Reporting by Michael Holden Editing by Chris Reesep

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