On December 19, 2015 the arab-speaking Qatari newspaper "Al-Raya" published an interview with the Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Qatar Mr. Yevhen Mykytenko on the occasion of the National Day of Qatar.

In his interview the Head of Ukrainian diplomatic mission congratulated the leadership of Qatar and its people on that occasion and wished further progress, prosperity and development.

Commenting on the state of bilateral relations, Ambassador Mykytenko noted positive dynamics of bilateral contacts, and the increasing number of bilateral visits of government, parliamentary, sports and medical delegations.

Ukrainian diplomat also expressed hope that 2016 will be marked by visits of senior leadership of Ukraine and Qatar to Doha and Kyiv respectively, as well as by signing of a number of important bilateral documents.

The Ambassador also noted with pleasure the increasing number of educated and skilled Ukrainian citizens, who increasingly come to Qatar for employment purposes.

    

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