The Republic of Moldova and Qatar have signed two bilateral agreements: on the abolition of short-stay visas for the holders of ordinary passports and on economic and technical-scientific cooperation in the field of agriculture. The documents were signed in Qatar, in an official meeting of Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița and her Qatari counterpart Sheik Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani. The agreements will stimulate the economic contacts between the two states, IPN reports, quoting the Government’s press service.

The sides agreed to cooperate in the agrifood sector by exchanging experience and by stimulating cooperation in the private sector. The Moldovan official noted that despite the regional situation generated by the Russo-Ukrainian war, the attraction of foreign direct investment remains a priority objective whose achievement will ensure stability and the reestablishment of the development course in all the areas.

In the meeting, the interlocutors discussed a wide range of subjects referring to Moldova’s’ cooperation with Qatar and the investment opportunities of Moldova, including the energy sector of the Republic of Moldova and methods of cooperating for strengthening the country’s energy security, including by creating strategic reserves, investments in renewable energy and diversification of access to different sources of energy in the long run.

Natalia Gavrilița also enumerated Moldova’s necessities in education and health that could enjoy the support and experience of Qatar, which would benefit the citizens of the Republic of Moldova and would also foster the integration of Ukrainian refugee children and families.

The official visit by the Moldovan delegation was made in connection with the celebration of 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Qatar, at the invitation of the Qatari Prime Minister.