DOHA, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and Qatar discuss the possibility of visa liberalization between both countries.

The issue has been discussed during the meeting between President Serzh Sargsyan and Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.

Armenia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Qatar Gegham Gharibjanyan told Armenpress correspondent the citizens of Qatar will arrive in Armenia not only for business, tourism or agricultural purposes, but also for the fact that the flight lasts only two hours.

“It is very close, in contrast to Europe, Qatar Airways operates this flight, and in near future the flight will be operated two times a week. This will significantly boost tourism since people not only from the Gulf countries, but also from Asia and America will arrive in Armenia”, the Ambassador said.

“We need to present ourselves. I am convinced that if we correctly present our brand, we will succeed”, he said. As for the economic partnership, the Ambassador stated that if the Armenian side is able to present several economic programs, over which currently the Ministry of Economic Development and Investments is working, the Qatari side can be interested in them.

“The economic cooperation doesn’t depend on emotions, it depends on a concrete interest. We must present a program where they will see their interest”, Gegham Gharibjanyan said.

The Ambassador also attached importance to the agreement reached between the President and the Emir of Qatar on cultural programs which will be implemented in autumn.

“15 years later I attach great importance to this visit since now the experience of state-building increased in Armenia, and we can pass to practical relations. Yes, my residence is in Abu Dhabi, but as an Ambassador I keep active ties with the authorities of the State of Qatar”, the Ambassador said.









