A joint statement was issued on Tuesday byQatar and Uruguay on the occasion of the official visit of Uruguayan President Dr Luis Lacalle Pou to Doha from Dec 11-14.
During the visit His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Uruguayan President Dr Luis Lacalle Pou held fruitful talks that focused on relations between the two countries and discussed ways to enhance initiatives to achieve positive results that contribute to supporting and strengthening them in all fields.
The two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern, and on enhancing the ability to face the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic and protect the health of their citizens and the economy of their countries.
They hailed the important role of the medical sector in combating the pandemic and stressed the importance of equal access to the vaccine, without racial, geographic, or purchasing power restrictions.
It was emphasised that Uruguay is a partner of Qatar, especially in the framework of Qatar National Vision 2030, and that it can contribute to the country's economic diversification plans, which are based on sustainable investments in the medium and long term abroad.
Uruguay presented to Qatar the advantages of the logistical promotional systems and investments in the country on the basis that these areas offer interesting opportunities to attract Qatari investments and promote business between the two parties.
The president congratulated the Amir on Qatar's hosting of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, wishing it success in its upcoming hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
He also expressed thanks and appreciation for the invitation his country received from the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) to participate in the events dedicated to the celebration of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and the opening of the Katara Football Art Exhibition of the First World Cup in 1930, which was won by Uruguay, on the occasion of the official visit of the president.
The two parties also welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding in the youth and sports fields, and an MoU for cooperation in the education field, and an agreement on a mutual exemption from entry visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, private, official, regular and mission passports, as well as an MoU for co-operation in diplomatic training between the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Artigas Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay.
On behalf of the Uruguayan government and people, the president thanked the Amir for the warm reception and hospitality, and invited the Amir to visit Uruguay at a date to be determined later through diplomatic channels. (QNA)
The two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern, and on enhancing the ability to face the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic and protect the health of their citizens and the economy of their countries.
They hailed the important role of the medical sector in combating the pandemic and stressed the importance of equal access to the vaccine, without racial, geographic, or purchasing power restrictions.
It was emphasised that Uruguay is a partner of Qatar, especially in the framework of Qatar National Vision 2030, and that it can contribute to the country's economic diversification plans, which are based on sustainable investments in the medium and long term abroad.
Uruguay presented to Qatar the advantages of the logistical promotional systems and investments in the country on the basis that these areas offer interesting opportunities to attract Qatari investments and promote business between the two parties.
The president congratulated the Amir on Qatar's hosting of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, wishing it success in its upcoming hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
He also expressed thanks and appreciation for the invitation his country received from the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) to participate in the events dedicated to the celebration of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and the opening of the Katara Football Art Exhibition of the First World Cup in 1930, which was won by Uruguay, on the occasion of the official visit of the president.
The two parties also welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding in the youth and sports fields, and an MoU for cooperation in the education field, and an agreement on a mutual exemption from entry visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, private, official, regular and mission passports, as well as an MoU for co-operation in diplomatic training between the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Artigas Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay.
On behalf of the Uruguayan government and people, the president thanked the Amir for the warm reception and hospitality, and invited the Amir to visit Uruguay at a date to be determined later through diplomatic channels. (QNA)
