Ukraine, Qatar discuss trade, economic and investment cooperation

Pursuant to the agreements reached by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a phone conversation took place between Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva and Minister of Transport and Communications of the State of Qatar Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti.

The interlocutors discussed the issues of further high-level contacts, as well as trade, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, the president’s press service reported on May 14.

Particular attention was paid to the practical implementation of promising investment projects in Ukraine in the field of agriculture, transport and medical infrastructure.

"The total trade turnover between the countries in 2019 amounted to a record USD 90 million - the largest figure since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries," Zhovkva said, emphasizing the positive dynamics of bilateral relations.

The deputy head of the President’s Office stressed that the Ukrainian party was interested in completing the preparations for signing an agreement with the winner of the concession tender for Olvia Sea Port - QTerminals - after lifting quarantine restrictions imposed in Ukraine and Qatar due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As a reminder, the phone conversation between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took place on May 6, 2020.

On January 31, 2020, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva and Minister of Transport and Communications of the State of Qatar Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti met in Kyiv in the framework of his visit to Ukraine.

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