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Uzbek President receives Omani Minister in Tashkent
Tashkent- President Dr Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan received H E Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in Tashkent on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Al Yousef conveyed the greetings and best wishes of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Uzbek President. He reaffirmed the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The minister also extended his congratulations to President Mirziyoyev on the historic qualification of the Uzbekistan national football team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – the country's first-ever appearance on football's biggest stage. He described the achievement as a moment of pride not only for Uzbekistan but for the entire Central Asian region.
Al Yousef welcomed the Uzbek government's decision to grant Omani citizens a 30-day visa exemption, describing it as a positive step towards enhancing tourism, cultural exchange, and commercial ties between the two nations. He further noted that Oman Air plans to launch direct flights to Tashkent in the near future, aiming to strengthen connectivity and facilitate people-to-people contact.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the minister affirmed Oman's unwavering commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and deepening economic partnerships with Uzbekistan, grounded in mutual respect, shared prosperity, and a forward-looking vision.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 5th session of the Omani-Uzbek Joint Committee for Trade and Economic Cooperation, in conjunction with high-level roundtable discussions and the 4th Tashkent International Investment Forum. The visit aims to expand cooperation and identify joint investment opportunities across key sectors.
The meeting was attended by H E Assayida Wafa Jabr al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with senior officials from both countries.
