On the 24-th of October, 2013 the Ambassador of Ukraine in Qatar Yevhen Mykytenko visited the General Directorate of Border Passports and Expatriates Affairs of Qatar, where he held a meeting with the head of this organization, Brigadier General Abdulla Salim Al Ali.
The sides discussed a wide range of cooperation issues in the consular and migration domains. Special attention of the Qatari interlocutor was drawn to the protection of rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine , who permanently or temporarily reside in Qatar.
In his turn, the Qatari official informed that, according to his data, there are currently more than 500 Ukrainian nationals in Qatar who work both in public and private sectors.
The sides stressed upon the importance of launching direct flights between Ukraine and Qatar, which will enhance the tourism and business exchange between the two friendly countries.
In conclusion the Qatari dignitary reaffirmed commitments to provide all kinds of assistance and facilitation to Ukrainian citizens during their stay in Qatar .