ISMI agrees with Qatari institute to sign memorandum

The agreement was reached at a meeting between Aripov and the executive director of the Qatari institute, Muhammad Ali Chihy. The document is planned to be signed on the sidelines of the upcoming Doha Forum. The institute operates under the Hamad bin Khalifa University (Qatar Education Foundation), and its priorities include conflict resolution, energy and climate, artificial intelligence, Afghanistan, and transport and logistics connectivity.

With the general manager of the Doha Forum, Mahou Al-Kuwari, the director of ISMI discussed how Uzbekistan could more actively participate in the work of this platform; according to the publication, the parties agreed to continue interaction. At a meeting with the director of the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, Ghassan El-Kahlout, the possibility of a partnership with ISMI was considered, and the Qatari side expressed interest in expert contacts.

The meetings took place during the 8th Global Security Forum (Global Security Forum 2026), which was held in Doha from 19 to 21 October. According to UzA, it was attended by state officials, heads of special services, military personnel, diplomats, and experts from more than 100 countries. The main topic was the future of international alliances and partnerships against the backdrop of the transformation of the global balance of power. Aripov participated in expert discussions on international and regional security.