Doha: Qatari newspapers on Friday highlighted the inaugural meeting of the Coordination Council for the Strategic Partnership between Qatar and Uzbekistan, held in Doha, describing it as a pivotal step in activating the agreement establishing strategic relations between the two countries.
According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov reflects the great attention the wise leadership attaches to the Council and its role in strengthening the strategic partnership. The meeting aimed at achieving greater integration and prosperity for the two nations and peoples.
The newspapers noted that the meeting embodies the aspirations of both sides and their shared determination to elevate bilateral relations. It focuses on expanding the partnership by developing cooperation across various fields, while opening broader avenues for political consultation and regional and international coordination on issues of common concern.
Under the headline "Qatar and Uzbekistan: A Model of Constructive Cooperation," Al-Raya highlighted that Qatari-Uzbek relations have been witnessing an upward trajectory of bilateral cooperation, gaining significant momentum in recent years. The first meeting of the Coordination Council was convened under the chairmanship of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and his Uzbek counterpart.
The editorial noted that the relationship between Qatar and Uzbekistan has evolved into a firm strategic partnership, built on the joint will and genuine desire of both leaderships, formalized in the signing of the Agreement on the Establishment of a Bilateral Strategic Partnership in 2024. Both Doha and Tashkent are keen to explore new areas of cooperation, with Qatar viewing Uzbekistan as a key ally in Central Asia and a promising destination for investment.
Al-Raya concluded that Qatar constitutes a strategic partner for Uzbekistan in the Gulf region, expanding prospects for political consultation and regional and international coordination, while reinforcing avenues for bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors.
In the same context, Al-Sharq, in its editorial titled "Qatar and Uzbekistan: Will and Determination to Expand the Partnership," considered the first meeting of the Coordination Council a new milestone in the course of the strong bilateral ties. The paper emphasized the shared aspirations of both countries to elevate their relations and broaden consultation and coordination at regional and international levels. Al-Sharq concluded that Qatari-Uzbek relations are poised for a qualitative leap forward, driven by the commitment of the two leaderships to consolidate the strategic partnership's growing momentum across multiple spheres.