The recent meeting between Uzbekistan and Qatar’s representatives in Doha underscores Tashkent’s policy shift towards broadening its trade and commercial partnerships and Qatar’s strategy to enhance its economic presence in Central Asia.
Qatar’s recent diplomatic foray into Central Asia by the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani marked a significant step in the nation’s regional foreign policy.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov's recent visit to the United Arab Emirates confirms Turkmenistan's interest in expanding ties with the Gulf monarchies and Abu Dhabi's desire to increase its presence in Central Asia.
The forthcoming first Arab – China summit scheduled in Saudi Arabia confirms Beijing's interests in the Gulf Arab monarchies and the Middle East and Riyadh's strategy of diversifying its political and commercial partners and decreasing its dependence on the United States.