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Qatar Tribune
4 hours ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar, Uzbekistan pledge to bolster ties
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Bakhtiyor Saidov co-chaired the inaugural meeting of the Coordination Council for the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in Doha on Thursday. At the outset of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed his Uzbek counterpart and the accompanying delegation, conveying the sincere wishes of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for the success of the Council in further expanding the multifaceted relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan. The PM underscored that relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan have advanced to a solid strategic partnership, stemming from the shared will and genuine determination of the leadership of both countries, as reflected in the signing of the Agreement on the Establishment of the Bilateral Strategic Partnership in 2024. The PM further noted that the roots of their political relations extend over more than two decades, constituting a solid foundation for constructive cooperation and reflecting the depth of the ties between the two nations and their continuous commitment to developing them across diverse fields in a manner that serves mutual interests and meets the aspirations of their peoples. He stated, 'Within the framework of our two countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, and in the belief that the strategic partnership represents a key pillar for a sustainable path of integration, this partnership opens broader horizons for political consultation and regional and international coordination on issues of mutual concern, building upon the solid foundations of Qatari-Uzbek relations, particularly in recent years, in the areas of development, trade, investment, and energy. It reflects the keenness of both countries to continue advancing joint cooperation in line with their shared interests and the aspirations of their peoples.' The PM further highlighted that the impact of the partnership is manifested in the strengthening of economic relations between the two countries, noting that the volume of trade exchange in 2024 reached approximately $1.8 million, with a shared ambition to grow and enhance this exchange through the expansion of commercial and investment cooperation. The PM also pointed out that recent years have witnessed the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding in multiple fields, which underscores the robustness of bilateral relations and reflects the firm determination of both sides to elevate them to more comprehensive and profound levels, in a manner that serves their mutual interests and meets the aspirations of their two friendly peoples. He also welcomed the convening of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand from October 30 to November 13, 2025, as well as the second GCC-Central Asia Summit in Uzbekistan in 2026. For his part, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality accorded to the Uzbek delegation. He conveyed the greetings of HE President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, along with his firm commitment to strengthening and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations. He also welcomed the selection of Doha as the host city of the Second World Social Summit from November 4-6, 2025, and the announcement by the State of Qatar of its candidacy to host the Olympic Games in 2036. In the course of their discussions, both sides focused on enhancing political dialogue, expanding trade and investment, enhancing academic, scientific, and cultural exchanges, promoting youth and sports development, improving connectivity in the field of transport, and addressing environmental sustainability and climate change. The two countries also affirmed their interest in strengthening comprehensive bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and pragmatism, emphasizing that regular high-level exchanges and intensified delegation visits would contribute significantly to consolidating and expanding their strategic partnership. Both sides further underscored the importance of deepening cooperation within international and regional organizations, coordinating positions on political and security issues of common concern, and exploring opportunities for mutual support of candidacies in international fora in a manner that serves the interests of both countries. The two sides also stressed the importance of continuing active efforts to bolster economic cooperation, including investment and trade, through the exchange of information on commercial opportunities, joint measures to increase the volume of bilateral trade, and the organization of trade exhibitions and forums. They also agreed to convene the second meeting of the Qatari-Uzbek Coordination Council for the Strategic Partnership in the city of Samarkand. The two sides welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on investment cooperation between Qatar Mining Company and the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In conclusion, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this meeting represents a pivotal step towards the implementation of the Agreement on the Establishment of the Strategic Partnership between Qatar and Uzbekistan and reflects the shared commitment to developing and strengthening bilateral cooperation. He added: 'The understandings and outcomes reached during this meeting will be closely followed up by our side to translate them into clear and effective practical steps that serve the interests of our two countries and peoples. We look forward to continued future meetings that will enhance the course of cooperation and understanding and further consolidate the bonds of strategic fraternal relations between our two friendly countries and peoples.' He also expressed the anticipation of both sides for convening the second meeting of the Council next year in Samarkand, to build upon today's achievements and follow up on the implementation of the outcomes. The Coordination Council, established under the Bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreement of 2024, serves as a platform to ensure the effective implementation of high-level agreements and to explore new prospects for cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields.
Qatar Tribune
8 hours ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar and Uzbekistan hold first meeting of Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Bakhtiyor Saidov co-chaired the first meeting of the Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership between the two countries, held in Doha. At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed his Uzbek counterpart and the accompanying delegation, expressing the sincere wishes of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,for the success of the Coordination Council in expanding the multifaceted relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan. He noted that relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan have advanced to a solid strategic partnership, based on the shared will and sincere desire of the leaderships of the two countries, which was embodied in the signing of the bilateral strategic partnership agreement in 2024. He added in this context that the roots of political relations between them extend back more than two decades, which constitutes a solid foundation for constructive cooperation and embodies the depth of the ties that unite the two countries and their continued keenness to develop them in various fields, in a way that achieves common interests and meets the aspirations of their friendly peoples. He continued, "Within the framework of our two countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, and based on our conviction that the strategic partnership represents a fundamental pillar for a sustainable integration path, this partnership opens broader horizons for political consultation and regional and international coordination on issues of common interest. It also enhances opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in various fields, building on the solid foundations upon which Qatari-Uzbek relations have been built, especially in recent years, in the areas of development, trade, investment and energy. This embodies the two countries' keenness to continue to advance joint cooperation to achieve their interests and keep pace with the aspirations of the two friendly peoples." He also emphasized that the impact of this partnership is embodied in strengthening economic relations between the two countries, with the volume of trade exchange reaching approximately $1.8 billion in 2024, within the framework of a shared ambition to develop and enhance this exchange by expanding the horizons of trade and investment cooperation. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that recent years have witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries in various fields, confirming the strength of bilateral relations and reflecting their firm determination to advance them to more comprehensive and profound levels, serving their common interests and meeting the aspirations of their friendly peoples. He also welcomed the holding of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand from October 30 to November 13, 2025, and the second summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asia in Uzbekistan in 2026. For his part, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to the Uzbek delegation. He conveyed the greetings of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan HEShavkat Mirziyoyev, and his unequivocal affirmation of strengthening and deepening fruitful and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. He also welcomed the selection of Doha to host the Second World Social Summit from November 4 to 6, 2025, and the announcement by the State of Qatar of its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games. During the discussions, the two sides focused on enhancing political dialogue, expanding trade and investment, promoting academic, scientific, and cultural exchanges, encouraging youth and sports development, improving transportation connectivity, and addressing environmental sustainability and climate change. The two countries also affirmed their interest in strengthening comprehensive bilateral relations based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, and realism. They emphasized that regular mutual visits at the highest levels, as well as increased exchange of delegations, would contribute to strengthening and expanding their strategic partnership. The two sides noted the importance of deepening cooperation within international and regional organizations, coordinating positions on political and security issues of common interest, and exploring opportunities to support candidacies in international forums to serve the interests of both countries. They also emphasized the importance of continuing active efforts to enhance economic cooperation, including investment and trade, by exchanging information on business opportunities, taking joint measures to increase the volume of mutual trade, and organizing trade fairs and forums. They also agreed to hold the second meeting of the Qatari-Uzbek Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership in Samarkand. The two parties welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Qatar Mining Company and the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding investment cooperation. In conclusion, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this meeting represents a pivotal executive step towards activating the agreement to establish strategic partnership relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan, and affirms the shared commitment to developing and strengthening bilateral cooperation. He said, "The understandings and outcomes reached will be closely monitored by us, to transform them into clear and effective implementation steps that serve the interests of our two countries and peoples." He expressed his aspiration to hold future meetings that will enhance cooperation and understanding, and consolidate the bonds of strategic fraternal relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, and to hold the second meeting of the General Council next year in Samarkand to build on what was achieved and follow up on the implementation of the outcomes of this meeting. It is worth noting that the Coordination Council, established under the 2024 bilateral strategic partnership agreement, serves as a platform to ensure the effective implementation of high-level agreements and explore new horizons for cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields.
Qatar Tribune
12 hours ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Prime minister, Uzbek foreign minister to co-chair Joint Coordination Council meeting on Thursday
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Bakhtiyor Saidov, will co-chair the inaugural meeting of the Joint Coordination Council between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meeting will be held on Thursday in Doha. The Joint Coordinating Council between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan was established under the Strategic and Bilateral Partnership Agreement between the two countries. Around 40 agreements have been signed between the two countries across multiple sectors, most notably in economic, political, cultural, investment, educational, legal, and environmental cooperation.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
PM, Uzbek FM to co-chair joint coordination council meet today
Tribune News Network Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Bakhtiyor Saidov will co-chair the inaugural meeting of the Joint Coordination Council between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meeting will be held on Thursday in Doha. The Joint Coordinating Councilwas established under the Strategic and Bilateral Partnership Agreement between the two countries. Around 40 agreements have been signed between the two countries across multiple sectors, most notably in economic, political, cultural, investment, educational, legal, and environmental cooperation. Qatari citizens are exempt from entry visas to Uzbekistan, while Uzbek citizens may enter Qatar without a visa for up to 30 days.
Japan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Times
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to visit Central Asia from Aug. 24
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from Sunday to Aug. 28, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Iwaya will meet with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov respectively to boost bilateral ties with Japan. The ministers will also discuss the "Central Asia plus Japan" dialogue ahead of a related summit meeting. The dialogue involves five Central Asian countries and Japan. Then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had planned to visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan last August but canceled the trip after the issuance of emergency information on a possible megaquake in the Nankai Trough off the Pacific coast of Japan.
