Qatar Chamber hosted on Monday the Qatar-Uzbekistan Business Meeting in the presence of Shokhrukh Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan.
The Qatari side was led by Qatar Chamber first vice-chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari and attended by Qatar Chamber board member Abdulla bin Mohamed al-Emadi and several Qatari and Uzbek business owners.
The meeting focused on reviewing trade and economic relations, as well as the investment climate and opportunities available in both Qatar and Uzbekistan, with particular emphasis on sectors, such as trade and investment, industry, healthcare, agriculture and food, energy, infrastructure, tourism and hospitality, sports training, and real estate. It also discussed the potential for establishing joint ventures and business alliances between Qatari and Uzbek companies.
Speaking at the meeting, al-Kuwari underscored the significance of the meeting in enhancing and developing co-operative relations between the business sectors of both friendly countries. He said that Qatar is keen on strengthening relations with Uzbekistan, noting that these ties are reflected in mutual visits and the signing of agreements and MoUs across various fields.
While relations between both countries continue to advance, al-Kuwari noted that trade exchange between the two countries “remains below expectations.” He also underscored the private sector’s significant role in boosting trade through the establishment of joint ventures and investments.
Al-Kuwari invited companies from Uzbekistan to invest in Qatar and to form commercial alliances with Qatari counterparts. He further encouraged Qatari investors to explore the abundant opportunities in Uzbekistan.
He emphasised that Qatar Chamber welcomes efforts to enhance co-operation between companies from both sides, highlighting its readiness to support Uzbek investors interested in Qatar by providing information on the country’s investment climate and opportunities.
Gulamov described Qatar as a global investment platform and expressed the desire of Uzbekistan’s government and private sector to enhance cooperation with Qatari business sectors.
He noted that the Uzbekistan delegation included 40 companies from sectors, such as agriculture, food processing, mining, and healthcare, and are keen on discussing partnerships and securing business deals with Qatari companies.
Gulamov emphasised the importance of such meetings in strengthening co-operation between the private sectors of both countries and providing opportunities for Qatari and Uzbek companies to discuss joint projects. He noted that these efforts could significantly increase bilateral trade, especially given the abundance of available investment opportunities.
For his part, al-Emadi said the chamber is prepared to assist companies from Uzbekistan seeking access to the Qatari market and collaborate with their Qatari counterparts. He also emphasised the interest of Qatari business owners in learning about opportunities available in Uzbekistan across various sectors.
Shokhrukh Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan.
Qatar Chamber first vice chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari and other officials during the meeting.
