Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Diplomats of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Doha met with the director of the department of international investment and international cooperation of the tourism organization Qatar Tourism, Mohammad Al Mahmied.

According to the Dunyo agency, during the negotiations issues of further development of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Qatar, increasing the flow of tourists and implementing joint projects were discussed.

The parties considered measures to develop the tourism industry in Uzbekistan, visa liberalization and simplification of procedures for foreign citizens.

The representative of Qatar expressed satisfaction with friendly relations and noted that the visa-free regime helps to increase the flow of tourists.

The parties also agreed on a working trip of Qatar Tourism representatives to Uzbekistan, participation in international events and online negotiations between the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan and Qatar Tourism.

Qatar Tourism develops investment programs, marketing activities and licensing of tourism companies and hotels in Qatar.