Chamber vice-chairman calls on Uzbekistan companies to invest in Qatar

Qatar Chamber participated in the Qatar-Uzbekistan Business Forum held recently in Tashkent.

The forum was held in the presence of Qatar Chamber first vice chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari and Uzbekistan Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov.

The event addressed bilateral relations in economic, commercial, and investment climate and opportunities, as well as means to enhance co-operation between the business sectors of both sides and the role of the private sector in developing bilateral trade. On the sidelines of the forum, several agreements to strengthen cooperation between Qatari and Uzbekistan companies were signed.

Al-Kuwari emphasised the strong relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan, which represent a solid foundation for co-operation and partnership between both sides' private sectors. He affirmed that Qatari businessmen are eager to invest in Uzbekistan, which is seen as an attractive destination and promising market in the region.

He underscored the chamber’s support for enhancing co-operation between Qatari companies and their counterparts in Uzbekistan by forming commercial partnerships and alliances to develop trade exchange between the two friendly countries, which remains below expectations.

Al-Kuwari called on Uzbek companies to invest in Qatar, highlighting its attractive business environment, world-class infrastructure, and leading legislation. He affirmed the chamber’s readiness to assist investors looking to enter Qatar’s market.

In a separate meeting, al-Kuwari held discussions with Kudratov to boost cooperation between the two countries in the economic and industrial fields. He also met with Uzbekistan Minister of Digital Technologies Shermatov Sherzod Xotamovich to review co-operation opportunities in the digitalisation and modern technology sectors.

Al-Kuwari, along with several Qatari businessmen, conducted several field tours to various cities, including Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand, where he was briefed on several real estate projects in these cities. During these tours, al-Kuwari met with Samarkand region deputy governor Oybek Nematov and Bukhara region governor Botir Zaripov.