What documents were signed with Qatar?

In the congress center in Samarkand city, talks were held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Soni, who is on a state visit to our country.

Special attention was paid to the issues of further development of political dialogue and cultural-humanitarian exchange, expansion of trade-economic and investment cooperation.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Emir of Qatar expressed his gratitude to the leader of our country for the invitation to visit him and for the warm and sincere reception given to the Qatari delegation.

It was noted that this high-level visit, which is the first in the history of diplomatic relations, will start a new stage in bilateral cooperation and will serve to raise it to the level of comprehensive partnership.

— We see Qatar as our promising partner not only in the Middle East region, but also in the entire Arab-Muslim world. Due to our communication with you in recent years, there is a big shift in our relations, - said the head of our state.

It was noted that the opening of the Qatari embassy in Tashkent this year played an important role in the active promotion of bilateral cooperation. The Qatari side expressed confidence that the opening of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Doha will give a strong impetus to this process.

The parties noted that they are ready to multiply mutual trade indicators, implement joint investment projects and trade agreements.

An agreement was reached on the participation of Qatar's leading companies in the implementation of large investment projects in energy, gas and chemical industry, agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, tourism and other sectors with a total value of more than 12 billion dollars.

In order to support promising projects, it was proposed to hold an Uzbekistan-Qatar investment forum in September of this year and to consider the issue of creating financing mechanisms for joint projects.

The heads of state noted the importance of creating the shortest, reliable and safe corridors connecting Central Asia with the Gulf countries.

It was agreed to fully support efforts aimed at intensifying exchanges in the fields of culture, education and tourism, including holding joint cultural days, concert programs, exhibitions, crafts and culinary demonstrations. It was noted that regular flights planned to be launched between the capitals of our countries will serve to increase business relations and the flow of mutual tourists.

Opinions were also exchanged on current issues of global and regional importance. The parties emphasized the importance of conducting a pragmatic policy towards Afghanistan, supporting the country's economy and providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.

In this sense, prospects for joint promotion of the implementation of the strategic project on the establishment of the Trans-Afghan railway were considered.

After the meeting, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Soni invited the head of our country to visit Qatar.

After the high-level negotiations, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Soni, there was a signing ceremony of 15 bilateral documents aimed at developing and strengthening cooperation in trade-economic, investment, cultural-humanitarian and other fields. passed.

In particular, the following were adopted:

- Intergovernmental agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments;

- Intergovernmental agreement on the prevention of double taxation and elimination of evasion of income and property taxes;

- Intergovernmental agreement on mutual assistance in customs affairs;

- Intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of labor relations;

- Intergovernmental agreement on the exemption of holders of diplomatic passports from visa requirements;

- Intergovernmental memorandum on cooperation in the field of higher education and scientific research;

- Intergovernmental memorandum on cooperation in the field of culture;

- Memorandum on cooperation in the field of trade;

- Memorandum on cooperation in the field of agriculture and food;

- Memorandum on cooperation in the field of plant quarantine and protection;

- Memorandum on cooperation in the field of sports and youth affairs;

- Memorandum on cooperation between the cities of Tashkent and Doha.

Also, an agreement was signed between the ministries of foreign affairs and justice on the creation of a joint platform for financing cooperation programs and priority investment projects for 2023-2025.