Qatar tribune Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The air link between Doha and Tashkent will further boost bilateral tourism, trade and relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan, Mahmud Mahmudov Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Qatar, has said. Talking to Qatar Tribune, Mahmudov said the launch of Qatar Airways’ direct flights between Doha and Tashkent, starting soon, would mark a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries as well as between the Gulf and Central Asia regions, fostering tourism and economic ties. He said the announcement of the new flights comes on the heels of a series of high-level meetings between the leaders of Qatar and Uzbekistan.
He said the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has visited Uzbekistan twice and met with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, underlining the importance of the relationship between the two countries, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including tourism, trade, and investment alongside discussions on major regional and international issues of common interest. Mahmudov added that tourism is a critical component of the bilateral relationship between Qatar and Uzbekistan, stressing that the launch of the flights is expected to boost tourist inflow, allowing more Qataris and residents to explore Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage, historical sites in Samarkand and Bukhara, natural beauty and the famous Amirsoy mountain resort nearby Tashkent. “With it.