Editing Foreign relations of Qatar (section)

=== Europe ===
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|{{flag|Albania}}||28 August 1992||

Albania and Qatar officially commenced diplomatic relations on 28 August 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tirana.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about|title=About|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Tirana|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=17 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217132131/http://tirana.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Albania has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Tirana]].
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|{{flag|Andorra}}||15 May 2007||

Diplomatic relations were established between Andorra and Qatar on 15 May 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exteriors.ad/en/bilateral-and-consular-affairs/bilateral-affairs|title=Bilateral Affairs|publisher=Government of Andorra|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Austria}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Austria has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="vienna">{{cite web|url=http://vienna.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Vienna|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=18 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918015357/http://vienna.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Vienna]].<ref name="vienna"/>
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|{{flag|Belarus}}||16 February 1996||

On 16 February 1996, the two countries signed an agreement on forming diplomatic relations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://qatar.mfa.gov.by/en/bilateral_relations/political/|title=Belarus-Qatari political relations|publisher=Belarusian Embassy in Doha|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Belarus has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{flag|Belgium}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Belgium has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://qatar.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/embassy-doha|title=Embassy in Doha|publisher=Belgian Embassy in Doha|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=18 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118232102/http://qatar.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/embassy-doha|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Brussels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brussels.embassy.qa/en/belgium/qatar-belgium-relations|title=Qatar-Belgium Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Brussels|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Bosnia and Herzegovina has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.bhembassyqatar.com/|title=Home page|publisher=Bosnian Embassy in Doha|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Sarajevo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sarajevo.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Sarajevo|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=9 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609123442/http://sarajevo.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Bulgaria}}||16 October 1990||

Both countries agreed to begin diplomatic relations on 16 October 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sofia.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Sofia|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Bulgaria has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Sofia]].
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|{{flag|Croatia}}||12 May 1992||

Bilateral relations were established on 12 May 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zagreb.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-croatia/qatar---croatia-relations|title=Qatar - Croatia relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Zagreb|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208184506/https://zagreb.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-croatia/qatar---croatia-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Croatia has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Zagreb]].
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|{{flag|Cyprus}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Cyprus–Qatar relations]]

* Cyprus has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Nicosia]].
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|{{Flag|Czech Republic}}
|1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Qatar, Czech Republic... Promising Prospects, Strong Relationships in Various Fields |url=https://www.qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/Special-News/2022-10/03/0065-qatar,-czech-republic-promising-prospects,-strong-relationships-in-various-fields |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=www.qna.org.qa |language=en}}</ref>
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* Czech Republic has an embassy in [[Doha]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Embassy of the Czech Republic in Doha |url=https://www.mzv.cz/doha/en/index.html |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=www.mzv.cz}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Prague]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Amir Receives Credentials Of Four New Ambassadors |url=https://menafn.com/1106590779/Amir-Receives-Credentials-Of-Four-New-Ambassadors |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=menafn.com |language=en}}</ref>
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|{{flag|France}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[France–Qatar relations]]

France maintains an embassy in Doha,<ref>{{cite web|title=Embassy of France in Doha, Qatar|url=http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy12998/|website=EmbassyPages.com|access-date=8 May 2015}}</ref> while Qatar maintains an embassy in [[Paris]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Embassy of Qatar in Paris, France|url=http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy9297/|website=EmbassyPages.com|access-date=8 May 2015}}</ref> The first bilateral agreement was signed in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ambafrance-qa.org/Agreements-and-Treaties|title=Agreements and Treaties|publisher=French Embassy in Doha|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref> Qatar is an associate member of the [[Organisation internationale de la Francophonie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=7oJILSPwFfJSG&b=8479733&ct=12488349|title=AJC Stunned by Qatar's Admission to Francophonie Organization|publisher=Global Jewish Advocacy|date=14 October 2012|access-date=13 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193813/http://www.ajc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=7oJILSPwFfJSG&b=8479733&ct=12488349|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Both countries share strong economic and military ties. France and Qatar signed a defense pact since 1994,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.albawaba.com/business/qatari-exports-france-double-over-2000|title=Qatari exports to France double over 2000|website=Al Bawaba|date=24 June 2001|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref> and a significant portion of Qatar's military equipment is imported from France.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/monde/proche-moyen-orient/le-qatar-un-emirat-francophile_743668.html|title=Le Qatar, un émirat francophile|magazine=L'Express|author=Dominique Lagarde|language=fr|date=27 February 2009|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

In 2012, Qatar became France's seventh largest customer and sixth largest supplier in the [[Near East]]. Exports from France focus mainly on the supply of [[Capital (economics)|capital goods]], deliveries of [[Airbus]] aircraft, and trade.<ref>{{cite web|title=Economic relations|url=http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/qatar/france-and-qatar/economic-relations-7277/|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development (France)]]|access-date=8 May 2015}}</ref> Qatar's sovereign wealth fund holds stakes in [[Vivendi]], [[Lagardère Group]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar-boosts-stake-in-french-media-giant-vivendi-450970.html|title=Qatar boosts stake in French media giant Vivendi|magazine=Arabian Business|author=Shane McGinley|date=22 March 2012|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref> and [[Vinci SA]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journaldunet.com/economie/magazine/investissements-du-qatar-en-france/vinci.shtml|title=Le Qatar, deuxième actionnaire du groupe Vinci|publisher=Journal du Net|author=Justine Gay|language=fr|date=27 November 2012|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Germany}}||1973||See [[Germany–Qatar relations]]
[[File:QatarEmbassyBerlin-Mutter Erde fec.jpg|thumb|Qatari embassy in [[Berlin]]]]

Qatar has had an embassy in [[Berlin]] since 2005,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://botschaft-katar.de/en/contact/|title=Contact|publisher=Embassy of Qatar in Germany|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref> and Germany has an embassy in [[Doha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doha.diplo.de/Vertretung/doha/de/02-Botschaft/Botschaft.html|title=The Embassy Doha|publisher=German Embassy Doha|access-date=3 September 2017|archive-date=3 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903115204/http://www.doha.diplo.de/Vertretung/doha/de/02-Botschaft/Botschaft.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bilateral ties were formed in 1973.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/394478/FM-hails-deep-rooted-ties-between-Qatar-Germany|title=FM hails deep-rooted ties between Qatar, Germany|newspaper=Gulf Times|author=Ayman Adly|date=1 June 2014|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref> In regards to economic relations, Qatar has made large-scale investments in some of Germany's most prominent companies, including [[Volkswagen]], [[Siemens]] and [[Deutsche Bank]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://global.handelsblatt.com/finance/qatar-looks-for-leverage-734542|title=Qatar Looks for Leverage|author=Christopher Cermak|publisher=Handelsblatt Global|date=25 March 2017|access-date=3 September 2017|archive-date=3 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903115804/https://global.handelsblatt.com/finance/qatar-looks-for-leverage-734542|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 6 June 2017, German FM [[Sigmar Gabriel]] condemned the [[2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis|Saudi-led boycott of Qatar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://global.handelsblatt.com/politics/german-foreign-minister-voices-support-for-qatar-bashes-trump-777208|title=Foreign Minister Supports Qatar, Bashes Trump|publisher=Handelsblatt Global|date=6 June 2017|access-date=3 September 2017|archive-date=3 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903120654/https://global.handelsblatt.com/politics/german-foreign-minister-voices-support-for-qatar-bashes-trump-777208|url-status=dead}}</ref> In July, he called on the blockading countries to respect Qatar's rights as a sovereign nation, and applauded its prudence in responding to the blockade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/07/german-fm-qatar-sovereignty-respected-170704153858775.html|title=German FM: Qatar's sovereignty must be respected|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=4 July 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Greece}}||<!--Date started-->1973||See [[Greece–Qatar relations]]

Greece and Qatar officially formed relations in 1973.
* Greece has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Athens]].
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|{{flag|Hungary}}||1990||

Diplomatic relations between the two countries started in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://budapest.embassy.qa/en/hungary/qatar-hungary-relations|title=Qatar-Hungary Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Budapest|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Hungary has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Budapest]].
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|{{flag|Italy}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Italy–Qatar relations]]

* Italy has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Rome]] and a consulate-general in [[Milan]].
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|{{flag|Kosovo}}||7 January 2011||

The Qatari [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] announced to Kosovan government officials that it would be recognizing the country's sovereignty on 4 January 2011, being the 73rd country to do so.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/qatar-to-recognise-kosovo/1615/23|title=Qatar to Recognise Kosovo|publisher=Balkan Insight|date=5 January 2011|access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref> Diplomatic relations between the two were formalized on 7 January 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,4,620|title=Qatar recognized the Republic of Kosovo|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kosovo)|date=7 January 2011|access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Lithuania}}||25 November 1992||

Relations between Lithuania and Qatar started on 25 November 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.urm.lt/default/en/list-of-countries-with-which-lithuania-has-established-diplomatic-relations|title=List of countries with which Lithuania has established diplomatic relations|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Lithuania)|date=12 December 2017|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=24 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124102835/https://www.urm.lt/default/en/list-of-countries-with-which-lithuania-has-established-diplomatic-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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|{{flag|Malta}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Qatar has an embassy in [[Valletta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://valletta.embassy.qa/en/malta/qatar-malta-relations|title=Qatar-Malta Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Valletta|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Moldova}}||1997||

Formal diplomatic relations date back to 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chisinau.embassy.qa/en/moldova/qatar-moldova-relations|title=Qatar-Moldova Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Chisnau|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911112750/http://chisinau.embassy.qa/en/moldova/qatar-moldova-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Moldova has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Chișinău]].
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|{{flag|Netherlands}}||<!--Date started-->||

* The Netherlands has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="hague">{{cite web|url=http://hague.embassy.qa/en/netherlands/bilateral-relations|title=Bilateral relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in the Hague|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[The Hague]].<ref name="hague"/>
* On 12 January 2023, Dutch Foreign Minister [[Wopke Hoekstra]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Collectie {{!}} Wopke Hoekstra |url=https://twitter.com/wbhoekstra/status/1613621064399228929 |access-date=2023-01-13 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> tweeted about meeting the [[Emir of Qatar]], [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani|Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]], where they discussed Ukraine, global energy security, and regional developments. Hoekstra also tweeted that this meeting worked to reaffirm the "good bilateral relations" between both countries, as Qatar "helps foster stability" in an "unpredictable geopolitical landscape." He further added that the [[Netherlands]] "greatly values Qatar's support in facilitating the safe passage of people from Afghanistan via Doha to the Netherlands,".
* On June 24, 2024, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the Netherlands at the invitation of King Willem-Alexander. Both nations showed dedication to strengthening bilateral connections and collaboration in multiple sectors, as discussed. The dialogues focus on enhancing cooperation across a spectrum of critical sectors, such as sustainable energy, water management, and food security.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaken |first=Ministerie van Buitenlandse |date=2024-06-24 |title=Joint Statement by the Netherlands and the State of Qatar in the occasion of the Official Visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Netherlands - Diplomatic statement - Government.nl |url=https://www.government.nl/documents/diplomatic-statements/2024/06/24/joint-statement-by-the-netherlands-and-the-state-of-qatar |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=www.government.nl |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Affairs |first=Ministry of General |date=2024-06-24 |title=Speech by King Willem-Alexander at a lunch on the occasion of the official visit by The Emir of Qatar and his wife, Noordeinde Palace, The Hague - Speech - Royal House of the Netherlands |url=https://www.royal-house.nl/documents/speeches/2024/06/24/speech-by-king-willem-alexander-at-a-lunch-on-the-occasion-of-the-official-visit-by-the-emir-of-qatar-and-his-wife |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=www.royal-house.nl |language=nl-NL}}</ref>
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|{{flag|North Macedonia}}||25 June 1996||

Both countries initialized relations on 25 June 1996 in a public ceremony held in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skopje.embassy.qa/en/macedonia/qatar--macedonian-relations|title=Qatar-Macedonian Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Skopje|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Skopje]].
* North Macedonia has an embassy in [[Doha]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=429&Itemid=751&lang=en|title = Министерство за надворешни работи}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Poland}}||September 1998||

Poland and Qatar began diplomatic relations in September 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://warsaw.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-poland/qatar---poland-relation|title=Qatar - Poland Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Warsaw|access-date=2 June 2018}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Poland has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Warsaw]].
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|{{flag|Portugal}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Portugal has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.doha.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt/en/consular-section/general-information|title=General information|publisher=Portuguese Embassy in Doha|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=22 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922115440/https://www.doha.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt/en/consular-section/general-information|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Romania}}||22 October 1990||

Ties between Qatar and Romania were established on 22 October 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bucharest.embassy.qa/en/romania/qatar---romania-relations|title=Qatar - Romania Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Bucharest|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Bucharest]].
* Romania has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{flag|Russia}}||1988||See [[Qatar–Russia relations]]
[[File:Встреча с Эмиром Катара Тамимом Бен Хамадом Аль Тани 1.jpg|thumb|Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]] meets with Qatar's Emir [[Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]], Moscow, January 2016]]

Qatar–Russia relations started in 1988 during the [[Soviet Union]] era.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/13/world/middleeast/how-the-saudi-qatar-rivalry-now-combusting-reshaped-the-middle-east.html|title=How the Saudi-Qatar Rivalry, Now Combusting, Reshaped the Middle East|newspaper=The New York Times|author=Max Fisher|date=13 June 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Moscow]].
* Russia has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{flag|Serbia}}||1989||

In 1989, both countries penned an agreement formalizing diplomatic relations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://belgrade.embassy.qa/en/repuplic-of-serbia/qatar---serbia-relations|title=Qatar-Serbia Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Belgrade|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=16 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516022007/http://belgrade.embassy.qa/en/repuplic-of-serbia/qatar---serbia-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Belgrade]].
* Serbia has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{flag|Spain}}||December 1972||See [[Qatar–Spain relations]]

* Qatar has an embassy in [[Madrid]].
* Spain has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{flag|Sweden}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Qatar–Sweden relations]]

* Qatar has an embassy in [[Stockholm]].
* Sweden has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{flag|Switzerland}}||1973||

Diplomatic relations between Qatar and Switzerland first got underway in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bern.embassy.qa/en/switzerland/qatar-switzerland-relations|title=Qatar-Switzerland Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Bern|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Bern]] and a consulate-general in [[Geneva]].
* Switzerland has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{Flag|Ukraine}}
|1993<ref>{{Cite web |title=Political cooperation between Ukraine and State of Qatar |url=https://qatar.mfa.gov.ua/en/partnership/political-cooperation-between-ukraine-and-state-qatar |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs}}</ref>
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* Qatar has an embassy in [[Kyiv]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Qatar Embassy in Kyiv - Ukraine |url=https://kyiv.embassy.qa/en |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=kyiv.embassy.qa}}</ref>
* Ukraine has an embassy in Doha.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Embassy of Ukraine in Qatar |url=https://qatar.mfa.gov.ua/en |access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref>

In June 2023, Qatar pledged $100 million in reconstruction assistance for health and education sectors, as well as for humanitarian demining.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kyiv says Qatar will provide it with $100 million in humanitarian aid |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/qatar-provide-ukraine-with-100-mln-humanitarian-aid-kyiv-2023-07-28/ |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Reuters}}</ref>

Qatar mediated an agreement in April 2024 between Russia and Ukraine to exchange nearly 50 displaced children from Moscow's invasion. Maria Lvova-Belova, the Kremlin's commissioner for children's rights, announced in Doha.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title=Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal |url=https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240424-russia-ukraine-to-exchange-displaced-children-in-qatar-brokered-deal |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=France 24 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=The Moscow |date=2024-05-22 |title=Russia Returns 6 Children to Ukraine With Qatar's Mediation |url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/05/22/russia-returns-6-children-to-ukraine-with-qatars-mediation-a85192 |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=The Moscow Times |language=en}}</ref>
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|{{flag|United Kingdom}}||1971||See [[Qatar–United Kingdom relations]]
Qatar established [[Foreign relations of the United Kingdom|diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom]] on 6 September 1971.<ref name="britain"/>
*Qatar maintains an [[Embassy of Qatar, London|embassy]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Embassy|website=[[Embassy of Qatar, London|Qatar Embassy in London - United Kingdom]]|url=https://london.embassy.qa/en/embassy|access-date=2 March 2024|archive-date=2 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302002942/https://london.embassy.qa/en/embassy|url-status=live}}</ref>
*The United Kingdom is accredited to Qatar through its embassy in [[Doha]].<ref>{{cite web|title=British Embassy Doha|work=GOV.UK|url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-doha|access-date=2 March 2024|archive-date=10 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510160211/https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-doha|url-status=live}}</ref>
The UK governed [[History of Qatar#British protectorate (1916–1971)|Qatar]] from 1916 to 1971, when it achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the [[World Trade Organization]]. Bilaterally the two countries have a Climate Technology Partnership,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reynolds|first1=Jonathan|last2=Starmer|first2=Keir|author1link=Jonathan Reynolds|author2link=Keir Starmer|title=Groundbreaking UK-Qatar climate technology partnership agreed|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/groundbreaking-uk-qatar-climate-technology-partnership-agreed|date=4 December 2024|website=GOV.UK|access-date=4 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204024721/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/groundbreaking-uk-qatar-climate-technology-partnership-agreed|archive-date=4 December 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> a Security Pact,<ref>{{cite web|last=Jones|first=Sam|title=UK and Qatar sign pact to combat jihadis and cyber warfare|url=https://www.ft.com/content/4d16d268-629b-11e4-9838-00144feabdc0|date=2 November 2014|website=Financial Times|access-date=11 May 2024|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115060830/https://www.ft.com/content/4d16d268-629b-11e4-9838-00144feabdc0|archive-date=15 January 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> a Strategic Investment Partnership,<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Boris|title=Joint Communiqué: United Kingdom – The State of Qatar|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-communique-united-kingdom-the-state-of-qatar|date=24 May 2022|website=GOV.UK|access-date=11 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524173334/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-communique-united-kingdom-the-state-of-qatar|archive-date=24 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> and have signed an Investment Agreement.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://investmentpolicy.unctad.org/international-investment-agreements/treaties/bilateral-investment-treaties/3598/qatar---united-kingdom-bit-2009-|title=Qatar - United Kingdom BIT (2009)|website=UN Trade and Development|access-date=16 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222202953/https://investmentpolicy.unctad.org/international-investment-agreements/treaties/bilateral-investment-treaties/3598/qatar---united-kingdom-bit-2009-|archive-date=22 February 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> The UK and the [[Gulf Cooperation Council]], of which Qatar is a member, are negotiating a [[Gulf Cooperation Council–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement|free trade agreement]].
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