The state visit of His Excellency President Sardar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, which is friendly to the country, falls within the framework of the distinguished and good relations between the two countries and their friendly peoples. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, will receive tomorrow, Monday, His Excellency the Turkmen President to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them. His Highness the Amir and President Serdar Berdymukhamedov will also witness the signing of a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding, in addition to discussing a number of issues of common concern. The visit of His Excellency the Turkmen President to the country reflects the depth of relations between the two friendly countries, and the common desire to develop these relations, and open the way for them to move towards broader horizons. To serve the aspirations and aspirations of their two friendly peoples, peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world. The two countries have distinguished and friendly relations characterized by stability and are based on a spirit of understanding and mutual respect, and a common desire to develop and advance these relations. Diplomatic relations between the two sides were established in 1996, and ambassadors were exchanged between the two countries at the level of a non-resident ambassador, and the embassy of the State of Qatar was opened in Turkmenistan On 12/24/2014. In December 2022, a presidential decision was issued to open a resident embassy for Turkmenistan in Doha, following the visit of His Excellency President Sardar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, to the State of Qatar, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. "God save him" To attend a part of the matches of the FIFA,Football,Soccer,Football,Soccer World Cup Qatar 2022. Since the independence of Turkmenistan, mutual visits have continued between officials of the two countries at various levels, which reflects the extent of keenness, mutual interest and common desire to strengthen cooperation relations and raise the level of partnership and coordination between the two parties in many areas of common interest. Relations between Qatar and Turkmenistan have witnessed a growing development, especially after the visit of the former President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to the State of Qatar in 2010, and in 2016, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, paid a state visit to Turkmenistan, followed by an official visit. His Excellency the former Turkmen President to the State of Qatar in 2017, and there are about seventeen agreements that regulate relations between the two sides in various fields, especially the political, economic, commercial, cultural and sports fields, and in the sectors of energy and investment, transportation, tourism, education, culture and air transport. The State of Qatar and Turkmenistan maintain good relations in the political and diplomatic field through the exchange of support in international forums and political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries, which were held for the last time in Doha at the level of deputy foreign ministers in October 2022. In February 2022, a video meeting was organized between the directors of diplomatic institutes in The two countries include matters of cooperation in many fields. The State of Qatar and Turkmenistan have trade and economic relations, and the visits of trade delegations, the meetings of the Qatari-Turkmen joint committee, the Qatari-Turkmen businessmen forum and the Qatar and Turkmenistan chambers have helped in strengthening and deepening relations between the two countries in various fields, especially economic, trade, investment and industrial. The private sector in the two countries can play its role in developing trade relations between the two countries, through joint cooperation between Qatari and Turkmen companies and the establishment of effective partnerships and economic alliances that benefit the economies of the two countries, especially with the enormous capabilities that are available to both parties as they are among the most prominent global markets in the field of oil and gas.
The Qatari market is considered a promising and attractive market, and it welcomes all foreign investments, and it witnesses an abundance of opportunities in most economic sectors, with a world-class infrastructure. Qatar is the largest exporter of natural gas in the world, and it has a world-class infrastructure, economic legislation and laws that encourage investment in it. Free zones in Qatar provide huge opportunities in various sectors, and they have occupied a distinguished position in many global competitiveness indicators, which confirms that they are an ideal place for investment and business establishment. Qatari businessmen show remarkable interest in learning about the investment opportunities available in Turkmenistan, which is rich in many natural resources, which allow reaching joint investment agreements and understandings, especially in the sectors of tourism, sports, real estate, agriculture and food, especially since the State of Qatar is pursuing an economic diversification strategy, which includes investments. Foreign affairs, in a way that serves the integrated economic system of the state, and its national vision 2030. Turkmenistan is characterized by its stability at the internal and external levels, thanks to its adoption of the principle of complete neutrality, and it is considered a key player in the geopolitical arena, as it is one of the largest natural gas exporters and has the fourth largest gas reserves in the world And its name stands out as one of the pillars of the gas industry in Central and Southeast Asia through the gas pipeline project that includes Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia, and its area, after its independence from the former Soviet Union, is about 491,200 square kilometers, and it is inhabited by about six million people. The geographical location of Turkmenistan is a source of strength in the economy, as many major trade routes pass through its territory, which makes it a major commercial center in the region. It also has common borders with several countries, which qualify it to be a center for trade and economic exchange with those countries. The Turkmen economy is characterized by a low unemployment rate, as many workers are employed in the government sector, and investment is encouraged in basic industries such as energy, transportation, mining, and agriculture. The Turkmen government seeks to diversify the economy by strengthening the private sector, attracting foreign investors, and developing other non-oil industries, such as food and service industries, and tourism. The Turkmen economy has witnessed significant improvement over the past years, as its exports of gas and oil have increased, in addition to its exports of industrial materials, agricultural products, textiles and electric power. Many economists believe that Turkmenistan’s economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Agriculture also plays an important role in the Turkmen economy, as the country produces a wide range of different agricultural products, such as cotton, wheat, rice, tea, fruits and vegetables. Turkmenistan is among the ten largest cotton-producing countries in the world. Turkmenistan is famous for raising sheep and produces more than one million meters of fur and leather. Annually, the two-humped camel and horses of the (Akal-Teke) breed, which is considered one of the ancient breeds in the world, are raised annually. The carpet industry is one of the main economic activities in Turkmenistan, and it is one of the authentic industries that belong to the ancestors of the Turkmen people. Tourism also constitutes another source of income, as Turkmenistan has attractive and unique tourist sites, and the government there aims to develop this sector further to enhance domestic and foreign tourism.
