Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 9 June, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation of the State of Qatar headed by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdurahman Al Thani.

The issues of further development of the Uzbek-Qatari multifaceted relations were considered.

The head of our state noted with satisfaction the growing dynamics of bilateral cooperation in recent years. In particular, high-level visits and political consultations were held, and trade turnover indicators are growing. In order to encourage business and tourist exchanges, the visa regime for the stay of Qatari citizens in Uzbekistan has been simplified.

The President of Uzbekistan reaffirmed the invitation to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan.

In turn, the head of the Qatari delegation expressed sincere gratitude to the leader of Uzbekistan for the warm welcome and conveyed greetings and best wishes from the Emir of Qatar.

During the conversation, the President of Uzbekistan emphasized the importance of establishing and expanding practical partnerships, primarily in trade, investment, innovation, financial and technical spheres, as well as in the field of transport in accordance with the intergovernmental agreement on air traffic signed today.

The importance of the early preparation and promotion of promising projects for the creation of a joint investment fund, the launch of modern production in industrial sectors, the deep processing of agricultural products, the modernization of infrastructure in our country with the involvement of leading companies and banking and financial institutions of Qatar was noted.

In addition, mutual interest was expressed in the implementation of exchange programs in the field of education, science, culture and pilgrimage tourism.

They also exchanged views on topical issues of international politics and the regional agenda. The head of the Qatar foreign ministry highly appreciated and supported the active efforts of Uzbekistan to promote a peaceful settlement of the situation and the economic recovery of Afghanistan.