Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku to discuss bilateral relations and prospects for further cooperation.
The two leaders noted the steady strengthening of the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Qatar and the expansion of practical cooperation. They said regular high-level dialogue had brought bilateral relations to a new stage of development in recent years.
Uzbekistan is actively cooperating with Qatari companies in energy, the chemical industry, food security, transport, construction and other sectors. The volume of investment utilised has also increased noticeably since the beginning of 2026.
The sides also highlighted the importance of developing cultural and humanitarian ties, which help strengthen contacts between the peoples of the two countries.
During the talks, the leaders identified promising areas for further cooperation. A representative Uzbek delegation is expected to participate in the Doha Forum in December. Meetings of the joint Intergovernmental Commission and the Business Council are also planned as part of the event.
Mirziyoyev and the Qatari emir additionally exchanged views on current international and regional issues.
