Qatar, Uzbekistan ‘enjoy strong ties, bright future’

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Furkat Sidikov, praised the strong relations between his country and Qatar, saying that the culture and the religion of Islam are among the matters that link Doha and Tashkent.

In an exclusive statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Sidikov noted that Uzbekistan has established very strong relations with Qatar after its independence, explaining that the two countries are co-ordinating and conducting a good political dialogue.

He indicated that during his current visit to Doha, he had held bilateral talks with Qatari officials, expressing his pleasure for the good organisation and good preparation for these meetings. He added, in a related context, that he would like at this stage to develop co-operative relations with Qatar in the fields of trade and investment, as trade relations currently do not reflect the strength of the bilateral relations.

He said during his meetings with Qatar Chamber (QC), that he saw a great opportunity to develop trade relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan, as the export of foodstuffs from Uzbekistan to Qatar was discussed, as well as the investment opportunities available in Uzbekistan for Qatari businessmen in the fields of renewable energy and tourism.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan congratulated Qatar on its success in organising the FIFA Club World Cup early this year, expressing his confidence that Qatar will also organise a successful World Cup next year in light of the great preparations it has made.

He also stated that he will visit the Museum of Islamic Art apart from Qatar National Library to explore opportunities for co-operation in the cultural field between Qatar and Uzbekistan, adding that he will discuss with the Uzbek ambassador in Doha about the possibility of holding an exhibition on Uzbekistan in Qatar.