May 15, 2017 - 18:31 AMT
Armenia, Qatar discuss possible visa liberalization

President Serzh Sargsyan on Monday, May 15 discussed the possibility of visa liberalization between Armenia and Qatar with the State’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

At a meeting with the Emir, Sargsyan said Armenia is interested in strengthening high-level political dialogue with Qatar and deepening cooperation in various sectors.

The Armenian side proposed several investment projects for consideration, highlighting the country's role as a transit zone for establishing communication with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.

In this context, the Emir of Qatar instructed the state’s economy minister to organize a meeting with his Armenian counterpart to discuss prospects of developing bilateral trade and economic relations.