Qatar’s strategy, economy behind its joining SCO as Dialogue Partner, says Uzbek Ambassador
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Doha: Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State of Qatar H E Ashraf Khodjaev confirmed that the State of Qatar s accession to the Shanghai...
Doha: Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State of Qatar H E Ashraf Khodjaev confirmed that the State of Qatar’s accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a Dialogue Partner came as a result of Qatar’s robust economy and visionary investment strategy which prioritises innovation and sustainability in sectors like renewable energy, infrastructure and digital technology.
In his exclusive statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan said that the country fully supports Qatar's accession to the SCO as a Dialogue Partner, stressing that Qatar's open and balanced foreign policy promotes peace and stability globally, avoiding international or regional conflicts and disputes with neighbours.
Khodjaev noted that the State of Qatar shares the SCO’s core principles of non-alignment, openness, equality and counter-based decision-making, adding that Qatar’s involvement will help achieve the SCO’s goals.
During the SCO Summit in July 2023, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H E Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasised the importance of maintaining and strengthening the SCO’s role as an effective international organisation addressing pressing regional issues.
The SCO region offers vast economic opportunities and serves as a platform for sustainable development, contributing to approximately one-third of the global gross domestic product (GDP) in purchasing power parity, about 27 percent of foreign direct investment, and up to 20 percent of global trade, His Excellency added.
