Qatar, Uzbekistan Deepen Economic Partnership

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, and Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, co-chaired the third meeting of the Qatar–Uzbekistan Joint Committee for Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation, held on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026.

The two sides reviewed ways to strengthen economic, trade and investment relations between the two countries, in light of the growth in bilateral trade. Trade volume increased by more than 30% in 2025, while Uzbek exports to the State of Qatar recorded growth of over 36%.

The meeting also addressed opportunities to expand cooperation in priority sectors, encourage mutual investment and enhance private-sector participation in the development of joint projects. The two sides stressed the importance of continued coordination between the relevant entities and following up on the implementation of agreed outcomes.

The meeting reflects the State of Qatar’s commitment to strengthening its economic, trade and investment partnership with the Republic of Uzbekistan and expanding prospects for bilateral cooperation, in support of sustainable economic development and the shared interests of both countries.