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Ukrainian Premier Mykola Azarov will make an official visit to Qatar on May 8-9.

On May 8, the premier will visit RasGas Company Limited and meet with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani.

It is also planned to sign a number of bilateral documents on the results of the meeting. In particular, a memorandum of understanding in the sphere of energy between the Energy and Coal Industry Ministry of Ukraine and the Energy and Industry Ministry of Qatar, a memorandum of understanding between the governments of Ukraine and Qatar on cooperation in the sphere of education and scientific research, and a memorandum of understanding between the chambers of commerce and industry of the two countries.

On May 9, Azarov will meet with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Ukrainian PM will also meet with the managements of the leading Qatar companies on the same day.

On May 9 in the evening the head of the Ukrainian government will return to Ukraine.