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The discussions included Qatar’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Hasan Hamza Hashim, Said Al Braydi as director of international cooperation and trade agreements at Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Transport Jasurbek Choriyev and Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Shokhrukh Gulamov along with other senior officials. Trend.Az reported via the Uzbek government press service that the parties focused on strengthening economic cooperation and enhancing their strategic partnership. They explored the launch of new joint initiatives and large-scale projects to expand bilateral ties. The talks highlighted the need for closer collaboration across multiple fronts to deliver tangible results for both economies.
According to Trend.Az, the officials reviewed prospects for cooperation in infrastructure development and projects implemented under public-private partnership frameworks in Uzbekistan. The parties also examined collaboration in privatization processes and steps to increase private sector participation in the Uzbek economy. These areas formed a core part of the agenda aimed at modernizing key sectors. The meeting built directly on prior high-level engagements that have shaped the bilateral relationship in recent years.
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade data presented at related events show bilateral trade turnover rose by 30.1 percent in 2025 while Uzbek exports to Qatar grew by 36.5 percent. A Gulf Times report citing the Uzbek ambassador to Qatar confirmed the same growth rates for 2025 and noted the positive momentum continuing into 2026. These figures underscore the expanding economic exchange between the two countries. The increases have been driven by joint efforts in sectors ranging from energy to agriculture.
Trend.Az reported in October 2025 that an intergovernmental commission meeting produced a protocol outlining concrete steps in trade, investment, banking, agriculture, environmental protection, transport, tourism and information technologies. At the time Qatari companies were implementing projects valued at 2.4 billion dollars with a broader portfolio of 28 initiatives totaling 7.6 billion dollars across energy, logistics, geology, IT and healthcare. The May 2026 talks sought to accelerate implementation of elements from that framework. Officials emphasized practical outcomes over general declarations.
Daryo.uz reports on the bilateral relationship have highlighted mutual interest in energy, chemicals, transport, construction and tourism as key areas for future growth. Uzbekneftegaz and Qatari entities have separately discussed opportunities in oil and gas including lubricant production localization according to later Trend.Az coverage. The partnership serves as a bridge linking Central Asia with Gulf markets. Both sides continue to identify new mechanisms for business cooperation.
The Uzbek ambassador to Qatar told Gulf Times in September 2026 that projects in energy, transport, logistics, infrastructure, industry, agriculture, tourism, education and finance were advancing steadily. He pointed to the 2023 state visit by Qatar’s Emir as a milestone that produced 15 agreements and memoranda across multiple fields. The latest discussions align with that foundation and aim to translate commitments into active investments. Regular meetings at ministerial and technical levels sustain the dialogue.
