Editing Foreign relations of Qatar (section)

== Bilateral relations ==
=== Africa ===
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|{{flag|Algeria}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Algeria-Qatar relations]]

* Algeria has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Algeria]].
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|{{flag|Benin}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Benin has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="cotonou">{{cite web|url=http://cotonou.embassy.qa/en/benin/bilateral-relations|title=Bilateral relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Cotonou|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=27 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627074523/http://cotonou.embassy.qa/en/benin/bilateral-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Cotonou]].<ref name="cotonou"/>
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|{{flag|Burkina Faso}}||1988||

Relations between the two countries were inaugurated in 1988. Qatar agreed to donate $13.8 million towards the construction of a cancer hospital in Burkina Faso in December 2017.<ref name="africatour">{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/575536/Qatar-Dakar-cement-ties-Emir-s-six-nation-West-Afr|title=Qatar, Dakar cement ties: Emir's six-nation West Africa tour starts in Senegal|newspaper=Gulf Times|date=21 December 2017|access-date=11 June 2018}}</ref> The same month, the [[Qatar Fund for Development|Qatar Development Fund]] allocated $814,000 towards the commencement of humanitarian projects in Burkina Faso.<ref name="alwaght"/>
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|{{flag|Chad}}||<!--Date started-->||

Qatar shuttered the Chadian embassy in Doha in August 2017, two months after Chad broke off diplomatic ties with Qatar over the [[Qatar diplomatic crisis]], with Chad claiming that Qatar was attempting to destabilize it via [[Libya]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-chad/qatar-orders-closure-of-chadian-embassy-gives-diplomats-72-hours-to-leave-idUSKCN1B42FK|title=Qatar orders closure of Chadian embassy, gives diplomats 72 hours to leave|work=Reuters|date=24 August 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> Bilateral relations were returned to normal in February 2018 after a memorandum of understanding was signed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/qatar-and-chad-restore-diplomatic-relations-2058747073|title=Qatar and Chad restore diplomatic relations|publisher=Middle East Eye|date=20 February 2018|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Comoros}}||||See [[Comoros–Qatar relations]]

On 7 June 2017, Comoros [[2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis|cut ties with Qatar]], following the lead of several other countries led by a quartet composed of [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Bahrain]], [[Egypt]] and the [[United Arab Emirates]].{{citation needed|date=November 2020}} After Comoros severed ties, local media reported that two local Qatari charities suspended their activities in the country and that the $37 million under-construction hospital in [[Anjouan]] was put on hold. It was speculated that the cessation of philanthropic activities by Qatar was a retaliatory measure against Comoros' alignment with the Saudi-led quartet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lagazettedescomores.com/index.php?id=1452|title=Crise diplomatique Moroni / Doha Raf et Qatari charity plient baggage [Diplomatic Crisis Moroni / Doha Raf and Qatari charity fold luggage]|publisher=La Gazette Des Comores|author=Maoulida Mbae|language=fr|date=16 June 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref> Qatar also expelled Comoran representatives in the country on 19 June, giving them 48 hours to leave the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lagazettedescomores.com/index.php?id=1460|title=Rupture diplomatiques / Moroni / Doha Les diplomates comoriens expulsés du Qatar [Diplomatic breach: Moroni / Doha Comoros diplomats expelled from Qatar]|publisher=La Gazette Des Comores|author=Maoulida Mbae|language=fr|date=19 June 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Cote D'Ivoire}}||1994||

Both nations developed bilateral ties in 1994.<ref name="africatour"/> In December 2017, during a visit to [[Abidjan]] by Emir [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]], Qatar pledged a $6 million donation for Côte d'Ivoire's development.<ref name="alwaght"/>
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|{{flag|Djibouti}}||<!--Date started-->||

The Qatari embassy in [[Djibouti City]] was inaugurated in December 2005, shortly after the establishment of Djibouti's embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifri.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/notes_qatar_afrique_en_oksl.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105011742/https://www.ifri.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/notes_qatar_afrique_en_oksl.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 January 2018|title=Diplomatic Relations between Qatar and Sub-Saharan Africa. An Evolving Affair|publisher=Institut Français des Relations Internationales|author=Benjamin Augé|page=7|date=16 August 2016|access-date=4 January 2018}}</ref> Qatari peacekeepers were deployed to help mediate a [[Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict|border dispute]] between Djibouti and Eritrea in June 2010. After it was reported that Djibouti had sided with the Saudi-led bloc in the [[2017–18 Qatar diplomatic crisis]], Qatar pulled its peacekeepers from the area.<ref name="africanews">{{cite web|url=http://www.africanews.com/2017/07/05/eritrea-insists-on-qatari-mediation-in-territorial-dispute-with-djibouti/|title=Eritrea insists on Qatari mediation in territorial dispute with Djibouti|publisher=Africa News|author=Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban|date=5 July 2017|access-date=4 January 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Egypt}}|| ||See [[Egypt–Qatar relations]]

In recent years, relations have been tense.<ref name="Islam Hassan">{{cite journal|url=https://www.academia.edu/12696782|title=GCC's 2014 Crisis: Causes, Issues and Solutions|author=Islam Hassan|journal=Gulf Cooperation Council's Challenges and Prospects|date=31 March 2015|publisher=Al Jazeera Research Center |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> The main issue between the two governments is the Qatari support to the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] in Egypt.<ref name="Islam Hassan"/>

The Egyptian government, along with those of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, [[Qatar diplomatic crisis|broke off diplomatic relations]] with Qatar on 5 June 2017. Egypt and Qatar resumed diplomatic relations on 20 January 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-egypt-idUSKBN29P1XQ|title=Egypt and Qatar agree to resume diplomatic ties, Cairo says|publisher=Reuters|date=21 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Eritrea}}||<!--Date started-->||

Qatari peacekeepers were deployed to help mediate a [[Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict|border dispute]] between Djibouti and Eritrea in June 2010.<ref name="africanews"/> During the [[Qatar diplomatic crisis]], Eritrea was asked to sever ties with Qatar by the [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi]]-led camp, but on 10 June 2017 it refused, claiming it had strong bonds with Qatar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20170610-eritrea-rejects-cutting-ties-with-qatar/|title=Eritrea refuses to cut ties with Qatar|publisher=Middle East Monitor|date=10 June 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> Despite this, some news outlets later reported that Eritrea did in fact cut ties, though this was denied by the Eritrean government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.africanews.com/2017/07/03/eritrea-qatari-ties-remain-intact-amid-gulf-crisis-al-jazeera//|title=Eritrea - Qatari ties remain intact amid Gulf crisis – Al Jazeera|author=Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban|publisher=Africa News|date=3 July 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>

In March 2018, Eritrea accused Qatar and Sudan of jointly funding rebel groups in its country.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article65012|title=Asmara accuses Qatar, Sudan of supporting Eritrean radical group|work=Sudan Tribune|date=24 March 2018|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> After this accusation, Qatar summoned the Eritrean ambassador and handed the Eritrean Ambassador a note of protest against the contents of the press statement issued by Eritrea. [https://erena.org/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA/]

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|{{flag|Eswatini}}||2002||
Both countries agreed to form diplomatic relations in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mbabane.embassy.qa/en/swaziland/qatar--swaziland-relations|title=Qatar- Swaziland Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Mbabane|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=15 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315155339/http://mbabane.embassy.qa/en/swaziland/qatar--swaziland-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Eswatini has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Mbabane]].

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|{{flag|Ethiopia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Ethiopia–Qatar relations]]
* Ethiopia has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Addis Ababa]].
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|{{flag|Ghana}}||1982||

* Ghana has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angop.ao/angola/en_us/noticias/africa/2018/4/19/Ghana-opens-embassy-Qatar-after-decades-progressive-ties,539551f4-0ba0-4027-9cdb-a8956b8d4715.html|title=Ghana opens embassy in Qatar after decades of "progressive" ties|publisher=Angola Press News Agency|date=8 May 2018|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Kenya}}||2003||See [[Kenya–Qatar relations]]

Diplomatic relations started in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.qatar-tribune.com/viewnews.aspx?n=ABA30FD8-1250-41AF-ACEB-BB0241C38C67&d=20140402|title=QBA honours Kenyan foreign minister|newspaper=Qatar Tribune|date=2 April 2014|access-date=2 June 2018}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Kenya has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Nairobi]].
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|{{flag|Guinea}}||1988||

The existence of diplomatic relations between Guinea and Qatar date back to 1988.<ref name="africatour"/>
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|{{flag|Liberia}}||2009||

* Libera has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="monrovia">{{cite web|url=http://monrovia.embassy.qa/en/liberia/qatar--liberia-relations|title=Qatar- Liberia Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Monrovia|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428175158/https://monrovia.embassy.qa/en/liberia/qatar--liberia-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Monrovia]].<ref name="monrovia"/>
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|{{flag|Libya}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Libya has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Tripoli, Libya|Tripoli]].
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|{{flag|Mali}}||1977||

Relations between Mali and Qatar started off in 1977.<ref name="africatour"/> In December 2017, Emir [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]] visited Mali and agreed to finance a program for the education of nearly 600,000 Malian children to the tune of $40 million.<ref name="alwaght">{{cite web|url=http://alwaght.com/en/News/120217/Qatar%E2%80%99s-Emir-Grants-$100-Million-in-Africa-Tour|title=Qatar's Emir Grants $100 Million in Africa Tour|publisher=Alwaght|date=25 December 2017|access-date=11 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142242/http://alwaght.com/en/News/120217/Qatar%E2%80%99s-Emir-Grants-$100-Million-in-Africa-Tour|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Mauritania}}||1974||

On 6 June 2017, Mauritania followed the lead of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt in [[Qatar diplomatic crisis|severing ties]] with Qatar. Mauritania's Foreign Ministry justified the decision by citing Qatar's alleged "support of terrorism" which has "resulted in heavy losses of human lives" throughout the region and beyond.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/gulf-qatar-mauritania/mauritania-breaks-diplomatic-ties-with-qatar-idUSL8N1J3646|title=Mauritania breaks diplomatic ties with Qatar|work=Reuters|date=6 June 2017|access-date=11 June 2018}}</ref> 
* Mauritania has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="nouakchott">{{cite web|url=http://nouakchott.embassy.qa/en/mauritania/qatar-mauritania-relations|title=Qatar-Mauritania Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Nouakchott|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=24 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624040303/http://nouakchott.embassy.qa/en/mauritania/qatar-mauritania-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Nouakchott]].<ref name="nouakchott"/>
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|{{flag|Morocco}}||<!--Date started-->1972||See [[Morocco–Qatar relations]]

Qatar and Morocco formed diplomatic relations in 1972.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rabat.embassy.qa/en/kingdom-of-morocco/qatar---morocco-relations|title=Qatar - Morocco Relations|publisher=Qatar Embassy in Rabat - Kingdom of Morocco|access-date=8 September 2017|archive-date=9 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909054310/http://rabat.embassy.qa/en/kingdom-of-morocco/qatar---morocco-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Morocco has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Rabat]].
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|{{flag|Niger}}|||||
Niger has maintained an embassy in Doha since 2015. On 10 June 2017, five days after the start [[Qatar diplomatic crisis]], Niger sided with the Saudi-led camp and recalled its ambassador from Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sahelien.com/en/niger-authorities-recall-their-ambassador-residing-in-doha-qatar/|title=Niger: authorities recall their ambassador residing in Doha, Qatar|publisher=Sahelien|date=10 June 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Nigeria}}||<!--Date started-->||

There are over 7,000 Nigerian citizens in Qatar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifri.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/notes_qatar_afrique_en_oksl.pdf|title=Diplomatic Relations between Qatar and Sub-Saharan Africa. An Evolving Affair|publisher=Institut Français des Relations Internationales|author=Benjamin Augé|page=13|date=16 August 2016|access-date=4 January 2018|archive-date=5 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105011742/https://www.ifri.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/notes_qatar_afrique_en_oksl.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Nigeria has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/357319/Nigerian-embassy-opens-in-Qatar|title=Nigerian embassy opens in Qatar|newspaper=Gulf Times|date=24 June 2013|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Rwanda}}||4 May 2017||

Qatar and Rwanda officially formed relations on 4 May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rwandaun.org/site/2017/05/04/rwanda-and-qatar-establish-diplomatic-relations/|title=Rwanda and Qatar Establish Diplomatic Relations|publisher=Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations|date=4 May 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>

In December 2019, Rwanda hosted the annual Sheikh [[Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani]] International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/rwanda-hosts-anti-corruption-awards-summit|title=Rwanda hosts anti-corruption awards summit|date=9 December 2019|access-date=9 December 2019|publisher=The New Times}}</ref> The [[Emir of Qatar]] visited Rwanda for the same.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-08/qatar-s-emir-to-travel-to-rwanda-one-day-before-gcc-summit|title=Qatar's Emir to Travel to Rwanda One Day Before GCC Summit|newspaper=Bloomberg.com |date=8 December 2019 |access-date=8 December 2019|publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Senegal}}||10 February 1975||

Qatar and Senegal formed diplomatic relations 10 February 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dakar.embassy.qa/en/senegal/qatar--senegal-relations|title=Qatar- Senegal Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Dakar|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=13 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190313051538/http://dakar.embassy.qa/en/senegal/qatar--senegal-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref> Senegal sided with the Saudi-led bloc and withdrew its ambassador from Doha after the onset of the [[Qatar diplomatic crisis]] in June 2017 but recalled its ambassador in August 2017, expressing its desire for a resolution to the crisis.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-senegal/senegal-reinstates-qatar-ambassador-hopes-for-end-to-gulf-feud-idUSKCN1B20YT|title=Senegal reinstates Qatar ambassador, hopes for end to Gulf feud|work=Reuters|date=22 August 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Senegal has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Dakar]].
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|{{flag|Somalia}}||<!--Date started-->1970||See [[Somalia–Qatar relations]]

The two countries formally established diplomatic ties in 1970. Somalia allegedly refused Saudi Arabia's offer to join it in [[Qatar diplomatic crisis|severing ties with Qatar]] in June 2017 and instead opted to stay neutral.<ref name="alwaght"/>
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|{{flag|South Africa}}||10 May 1994||See [[Qatar–South Africa relations]]

Diplomatic relations between Qatar and South Africa were initiated on 10 May 1994, the same day that [[Nelson Mandela]] was sworn in as President of South Africa.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oVrVK2ElINMC&pg=PA528|title=Southern African Political History: A Chronology of Key Political Events from Independence to Mid-1997|author1=Jacqueline Audrey Kalley |author2=Elna Schoeman |author3=Lydia Eve Andor |publisher=Greenwood Publishing Group|year=1999|page=528|isbn=9780313302473}}</ref>
* South Africa has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="pretoria">{{cite web|url=http://pretoria.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-south-africa/qatar-south-africa-relations|title=Qatar-South Africa Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Pretoria|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Pretoria]].<ref name="pretoria"/>
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|{{flag|Sudan}}||<!--Date started-->1972||See [[Qatar–Sudan relations]]

Relations between Qatar and Sudan were first established in 1972, when Qatar inaugurated its embassy in Sudan's capital city, [[Khartoum]].<ref name="qatariembassy">{{cite web|url=http://khartoum.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-sudan/qatar-sudan-relations|title=Qatar-Sudan relations|publisher=Qatar embassy in Khartoum|access-date=18 January 2018|archive-date=18 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118190208/http://khartoum.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-sudan/qatar-sudan-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref> Qatar remains one of the largest foreign investors in Sudan,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/568527/Qatari-Sudanese-ties-years-of-co-operation-and-exc|title=Qatari-Sudanese ties – years of co-operation and excellence|newspaper=Gulf Times|date=24 October 2017|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> and has helped broker peace agreements between the Sudanese government and rebel factions in [[Darfur]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sudan-darfur-ceasfire/sudan-darfur-rebels-sign-ceasefire-in-qatar-media-idUSBRE91A0FT20130211|title=Sudan, Darfur rebels sign ceasefire in Qatar: media|work=Reuters|date=11 February 2013|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Tanzania}}||13 December 1982||

Bilateral relations between the two countries date back to 13 December 1982.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dar-es-salaam.embassy.qa/en/Dar-es-Salaam/qatar--tanzania-relations|title=Qatar-Tanzania Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Dar es Salaam|access-date=2 June 2018}}
</ref>
* Tanzania has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Dar es Salaam]].
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|{{flag|Tunisia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Qatar–Tunisia relations]]

Qatar is among the largest Arab investors in Tunisia.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/09/07/everyone-is-taking-sides-in-the-qatar-crisis-heres-why-these-four-north-african-states-arent/|title=Everyone is taking sides in the Qatar crisis. Here's why these four North African states aren't.|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Youssef Cherif|date=7 September 2017|access-date=8 September 2017}}</ref> Relations between Qatar and Tunisia improved immensely between 2011 and 2013, when [[Ennahda Movement]]-affiliated candidate [[Hamadi Jebali]] was declared Prime Minister of Tunisia in the [[Tunisian Constituent Assembly election, 2011|2011 Tunisian Constituent Assembly elections]]. Cooperation in all fields gradually started picking up traction; for instance, the two governments signed ten bilateral agreements in 2012.<ref name="carnegie">{{cite web|url=https://carnegieendowment.org/sada/2017/01/tunisias-fledgling-gulf-relations?lang=en|title=Tunisia's Fledgling Gulf Relations|publisher=Carnegie Endowment for International Peace|author=Youssef Cherif|date=17 January 2017|access-date=8 September 2017}}</ref>
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=== Americas ===
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!Notes
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|{{flag|Argentina}}||15 June 1974||

Argentina and Qatar's relations date back to 15 June 1974 when they signed joint agreement in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buenos-aires.embassy.qa/en/argentina/qatar-argentine-relations|title=Qatar-Argentine Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Buenos Aires|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=7 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407065809/https://buenos-aires.embassy.qa/en/argentina/qatar-argentine-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Argentina has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eqatr.cancilleria.gob.ar/|title=Embajada en Qatar|website=eqatr.cancilleria.gob.ar|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Buenos Aires]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://buenos-aires.embassy.qa/en/home|title=Qatar Embassy in Buenos Aires - Argentine Republic|website=buenos-aires.embassy.qa|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Barbados}}||5 December 2007||

Barbados and Qatar agreed to formalize relations on 5 December 2007 during a meeting in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.mofa.gov.qa:80/newsPage.cfm?newsid=1704|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218180808/http://english.mofa.gov.qa/newsPage.cfm?newsid=1704|title=Qatar and Barbados Establish Diplomatic Relations|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar)|date=5 December 2007|archive-date=18 December 2007|access-date=9 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

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|{{flag|Belize}}||17 May 2002||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 17, 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.bz/images/documents/DIPLOMATIC%20RELATIONS.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230194831/http://www.mfa.gov.bz/images/documents/DIPLOMATIC%20RELATIONS.pdf |archive-date=30 December 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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|{{flag|Brazil}}||5 November 1974||See [[Brazil–Qatar relations]]

Both countries formally established bilateral relations on 5 November 1974 – three years after Qatar gained its sovereignty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brasilia.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-brazil/qatar---brazil-r|title=Qatar - Brazil Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Brasilia|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=16 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116133532/http://brasilia.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-brazil/qatar---brazil-r|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Brazil has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-doha|title=Embaixada do Brasil em Doha|website=Ministério das Relações Exteriores|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Brasília]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://brasilia.embassy.qa/en|title=Qatar Embassy in Brasilia - Republic of Brazil|website=brasilia.embassy.qa|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Canada}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Canada–Qatar relations]]

* Canada has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/qatar/doha.aspx?lang=eng|title=Embassy of Canada to Qatar, in Doha|first=Global Affairs|last=Canada|date=25 August 2021|website=GAC|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Ottawa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ottawa.embassy.qa/en|title=Qatar Embassy in Ottawa - Canada|website=ottawa.embassy.qa|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Costa Rica}}||January 2010||

Bilateral relations began after then-Emir [[Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani]] visited Costa Rica from January 24 to January 25, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://san-jose.embassy.qa/en/costa-rica/qatar-costa-rican-relations|title=Qatar- Costa Rican Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in San Jose|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Costa Rica has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[San José, Costa Rica|San José]].
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|{{flag|Cuba}}||1989||

Formal ties between Cuba and Qatar were established in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://havana.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/ambassador|title=Ambassador|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Havana|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Cuba has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="havana">{{cite web|url=http://havana.embassy.qa/en/cuba/qatar-cuba-relations|title=Qatar-Cuba Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Havana|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Havana]].<ref name="havana"/>
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|{{flag|Dominican Republic}}||2000||

In 2000, an agreement was signed between the Dominican Republic and Qatar to commence diplomatic relations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://santo-domingo.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Santo Domingo|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* The Dominican Republic has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Santo Domingo]].
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|{{flag|Ecuador}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Ecuador has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://catar.embajada.gob.ec/embajada/|title=La Embajada|publisher=Ecuadorian Embassy in Doha|language=es|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Quito]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://quito.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Quito|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208123620/https://quito.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|El Salvador}}||24 September 2003||

Relations began on 24 September 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://san-salvador.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in San Salvador|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=5 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005042146/http://san-salvador.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* El Salvador has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[San Salvador]].
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|{{flag|Guyana}}||23 August 1996||

Diplomatic relations commenced on 23 August 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minfor.gov.gy/diplomatic-relations/|title=Country with which Guyana has Establishment Diplomatic Relations|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Guyana)|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=24 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224073504/http://www.minfor.gov.gy/diplomatic-relations/|url-status=dead}}</ref> They are both members of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.bb/index.php/news/item/3690-qatar-urged-to-invest-in-guyana-s-oil-industry|title=Qatar urged to invest in Guyana's oil industry|publisher=Caribbean Broadcast Corporation|date=18 January 2018|access-date=2 June 2018}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

* Guyana has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Georgetown, Guyana|Georgetown]].
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|{{flag|Mexico}}||<!--Date started-->30 June 1975||See [[Mexico–Qatar relations]]

* Mexico has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/qatar/en/|title=Embajada México en Qatar|website=embamex.sre.gob.mx|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Mexico City]].<ref>[https://mexico.embassy.qa/en Embassy of Qatar in Mexico City]</ref>
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|{{flag|Paraguay}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Paraguay has an embassy in Doha.<ref name="asuncion">{{cite web|url=http://asuncion.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-paraguay/qatar--paraguay-relations|title=Qatar-Paraguay Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Asunción|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Asunción]].<ref name="asuncion"/>
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|{{flag|Peru}}||1989||{{main|Peru–Qatar relations}}
At an official level, both countries began diplomatic relations in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lima.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-peru/qatar-peru-relations|title=Qatar-Peru relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Lima|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=15 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115061353/https://lima.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-peru/qatar-peru-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Peru has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Lima]].
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|{{flag|St. Kitts and Nevis}}||16 August 2017||

Both countries forged diplomatic relations on 16 August 2017 in a ceremony held in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ciu.gov.kn/st-kitts-and-nevis-establishes-diplomatic-relations-with-the-state-of-qatar/|title=St. Kitts and Nevis establishes diplomatic relations with the State of Qatar|publisher=Government of St. Kitts & Nevis|date=17 August 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|United States}}||19 March 1972||See [[Qatar–United States relations]]
[[File:Embassy of Qatar, Washington, D.C..jpg|thumb|right|[[Embassy of Qatar, Washington, D.C.|Embassy of Qatar in Washington, D.C.]]]]

The United States formed diplomatic relations with Qatar on 19 March 1972, when diplomat [[William Stoltzfus]] met with Qatari government officials and submitted his credentials.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://history.state.gov/countries/qatar|title=A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Qatar|publisher=U.S. Department of State|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]] and consulates-general in [[Houston]], [[Los Angeles]] and [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://washington.embassy.qa/en|title=Qatar Embassy in Washington- USA|website=washington.embassy.qa|accessdate=20 June 2023|archive-date=3 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203111642/https://washington.embassy.qa/en|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* United States has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://qa.usembassy.gov|title=Embassy of the United States in Doha|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Uruguay}}||16 March 1987||

On 16 March 1987, the two countries officially inaugurated diplomatic relations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://montevideo.embassy.qa/en/montevideo/qatar--Uruguayan-relations|title=Qatar - Uruguayan Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Montevideo|access-date=2 June 2018}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Montevideo]].
* Uruguay has an embassy in Doha.
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=== Asia ===
{{see also|2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis}}
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|{{flag|Afghanistan}}||<!--Date started-->||

During the waning years of [[Operation Enduring Freedom]] in 2010 the United States and the [[Taliban]] initiated exploratory talks in regards to ending the conflict in Afghanistan after the latter announced its intention to open an office in Doha. Though they were halted later amid Taliban accusations of malfeasance by the United States.<ref>{{cite web|last=Harooni|first=Mirwais |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-usa-talks-idUSBRE92902B20130310|title=Afghanistan's Karzai blasts U.S., marring Hagel visit|work=Reuters|date=10 March 2013|access-date=13 October 2013}}</ref>

In December 2011, Afghanistan recalled their envoy from Qatar in protest of the newly opened Taliban office. An Afghan government official later claimed that Qatar had not consulted with them prior to the inauguration of the office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/12/20111214154823662303.html|title=Afghanistan recalls envoy from Qatar|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=15 December 2011|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Armenia}}||<!--Date started-->5 November 1997||

{{See also|Armenians in Qatar}}
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 November 1997. Approximately 5,500 Armenians live in Qatar, mostly in the capital Doha.
* Armenia has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Yerevan]].
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|{{flag|Azerbaijan}}||14 September 1994||

Azerbaijan and Qatar signed an agreement to start diplomatic relations on 14 September 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baku.embassy.qa/en/azerbaijan/qatar-azerbaijan-relations|title=Qatar-Azerbaijan Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Baku|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Azerbaijan has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Baku]].
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|{{flag|Bahrain}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Bahrain-Qatar relations]]

Both had a dispute over ownership of the [[Hawar Islands]] and the [[maritime boundary]] which was solved by the [[International Court of Justice]] (ICJ) in [[The Hague]] in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/87/7027.pdf|title=Case Concerning Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions between Qatar and Bahrain|work=[[International Court of Justice]]|date=16 March 2001|page=81|access-date=19 September 2011|archive-date=25 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225074900/https://www.icj-cij.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 5 March 2014, Bahrain withdrew its ambassadors from Qatar to protest Qatar's non-compliance with a November 2013 agreement not to "interfere" in countries' internal affairs.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-ambassadors-idUSBREA2413N20140305|title=Three Gulf Arab states recall envoys in rift with Qatar|last=Angus McDowall and Amena Bakr|date=5 March 2014|work=[[Reuters]]|access-date=5 March 2014}}</ref> The widely accepted cause for this move was Qatar's alleged support for the organization, the [[Muslim Brotherhood]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url = https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/05/arab-states-qatar-withdraw-ambassadors-protest|title = Arab states withdraw ambassadors from Qatar in protest at 'interference'|last = Black|first = Ian|date = 5 March 2014|work = The Guardian|access-date = 25 June 2014}}</ref> On 5 June 2017, Bahrain, along with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, announced that it would [[Qatar diplomatic crisis|cut ties]] with Qatar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2017/06/05/Bahrain-announces-it-is-cutting-ties-with-Qatar.html|title=Bahrain announces it is cutting ties with Qatar|date=5 June 2017|publisher=Al Arabiya|access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref> As of September 2023, all four countries had restored diplomatic ties with Qatar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bahrain and Qatar Restore Diplomatic Ties |url=https://www.state.gov/bahrain-and-qatar-restore-diplomatic-ties/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=United States Department of State |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Egypt and Qatar have 'agreed to resume diplomatic relations' |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/20/egypt-and-qatar-agree-to-resume-diplomatic-relations |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Qatar appoints ambassador to UAE after years-long rift |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/qatar-appoints-ambassador-to-uae-after-years-long-rift/2952692 |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-01-04 |title=Qatar crisis: Saudi Arabia and allies restore diplomatic ties with emirate |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-55538792 |access-date=2023-09-07}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Bangladesh}}||25 January 1978||See [[Bangladesh–Qatar relations]]

On 25 January 1978, an agreement on the commencement of diplomatic relations was signed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dhaka.embassy.qa/en/bangladesh/qatar--bangladesh-relations|title=Qatar- Bangladesh Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Dhaka|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526125428/http://dhaka.embassy.qa/en/bangladesh/qatar--bangladesh-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref> Approximately 123,000 Bangladeshi expatriates were working in Qatar in 2015, mainly in the construction sector.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/arcprint/details/36058/2016-03-04|title=Qatar to recruit Bangladeshis|publisher=The Independent Bangladesh|date=4 March 2016|access-date=9 September 2017}}</ref> In June 2017, Bangladesh signed an agreement with Qatari company Qatargas, today [[QatarEnergy LNG]], to receive 2.5 million tonnes of [[liquefied natural gas|LNG]] annually for the following 15 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/govt-finalises-deal-on-import-of-qatar-lng/|title=Govt finalises deal on import of Qatar LNG|publisher=Hellenic Shipping News|date=26 June 2017|access-date=9 September 2017|archive-date=10 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910133636/http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/govt-finalises-deal-on-import-of-qatar-lng/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Brunei}}||2 October 1991||See [[Brunei–Qatar relations]]

Relations between the two countries were established on 2 October 1991.<ref name="bq">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/84-qatar |title=Brunei-Qatar Relations |publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei)]] |access-date=24 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227121131/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/84-qatar |archive-date=27 February 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref> 
*Brunei has an embassy in Doha. 
*Qatar has an embassy in [[Bandar Seri Begawan]].
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|{{flag|China}}||<!--Date started-->July 1988||See [[China–Qatar relations]]

China and Qatar formed relations in July 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beijing.embassy.qa/en/china/qatar--china-relations|title=Qatar- China Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Beijing|access-date=1 June 2018}}</ref> Emir Tamim bin Hamad made his first visit to China in November 2014. While there, he signed a number of accords with the Chinese leader [[Xi Jinping]], one of which entailed the formation of a China-Qatar Strategic Partnership.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/zxxx_662805/t1207490.shtml|title=Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar and Two Heads of State Together Announce to Establish China-Qatar Strategic Partnership|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China|date=3 November 2014|access-date=1 June 2018}}</ref>
*China has an embassy in Doha.
*Qatar has an embassy in [[Beijing]] and a consulate-general in [[Guangzhou]].
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|{{flag|Georgia}}||16 March 1993||

Both countries formed diplomatic relations on 16 March 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tbilisi.embassy.qa/en/georgia/qatar-georgia-relations|title=Qatar-Georgia Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Tbilisi|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=6 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180606133105/http://tbilisi.embassy.qa/en/georgia/qatar-georgia-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Georgia has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Tbilisi]].
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|{{flag|India}}||1973||See [[India–Qatar relations]]

[[File:PM Modi with the Emir of Qatar (27051880474).jpg|thumb|Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] with Emir [[Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani]] in Doha, June 2016]]
India and Qatar began bilateral relations in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://diplomacybeyond.com/articles/qatar-celebrates-indian-independence-anniversary/|title=Qatar Celebrates Indian Independence Anniversary|publisher=Diplomacy & Beyond|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> Both countries signed a maritime defence agreement and an information-sharing agreement in November 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/india-signs-defence-pact-with-qatar/article1373759.ece|title=India signs defence pact with Qatar|newspaper=The Hindu|author=Sandeep Dikshit|date=11 November 2008|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> As part of these agreements, the inaugural India-Qatar Joint Committee on Defence Co-operation meeting was hosted in the Qatari capital Doha in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futuredirections.org.au/publications/indian-ocean/29-indian-ocean-swa/1356-qatar-and-india-continue-to-strengthen-military-ties.html|title=Qatar and India Continue To Strengthen Military Ties|publisher=Future Directions International|date=2 October 2013|access-date=2 January 2016|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924020224/http://www.futuredirections.org.au/publications/indian-ocean/29-indian-ocean-swa/1356-qatar-and-india-continue-to-strengthen-military-ties.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref>
*India has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianembassyqatar.gov.in/pages?id=eyJpdiI6IkJ3QXoxMFNxcXNGUmhsRSsyQjVaWXc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiRWI4Umd3bW5YVHdtK0V3cFpBYm5NQT09IiwibWFjIjoiODI5MzQzZDk2MTZmZDM5YWUxOTQ5ZmIzZjdiNzc2N2RjNWViOWE2ZWI3Y2E0MTU2MGU0ZGZjNWYyMTE2Zjg4NyJ9&subid=eyJpdiI6IjY3U1wvbHg2T3EyeFRwbEtuSTNmTXpBPT0iLCJ2YWx1ZSI6InduRnV3aUtheTJJalhUNnNJOFRPK2c9PSIsIm1hYyI6IjAxYzhiYWUwNDExMWJhMTg0ZjUxYmJkYzlkNTMwYWI0MzI3ZGYxYTM5NzkxYmM2YWE1Y2Q5YmU1NTVjMmYyMTgifQ==|title=Indian Embassy - Doha|publisher=Indian Embassy in Doha|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
*Qatar has an embassy in [[New Delhi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://new-delhi.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in New Delhi|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> and a consulate-general in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mumbai.consulate.qa/en/the-embassy|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Consulate-General in Mumbai|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Indonesia}}||1976||See [[Indonesia–Qatar relations]]

Indonesia and Qatar established bilateral relations in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jakarta.embassy.qa/en/indonesia/qatar---indonesia-relations|title=Qatar - Indonesia Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Jakarta|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> The two countries have signed a number of [[memorandum of understanding|memorandums of understanding]] in the fields of air transport, tourism, and agriculture.<ref>{{cite web| title=Meningkatkan Totalitas Diplomasi RI - Qatar| author=KBRI Doha| date=22 April 2012| url=http://www.tabloiddiplomasi.org/previous-isuue/170-april-2012/1394-kbri-doha-meningkatkan-totalitas-diplomasi-ri-qatar-.html| publisher=Tabloid Diplomasi| language=id| access-date=19 May 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629043228/http://www.tabloiddiplomasi.org/previous-isuue/170-april-2012/1394-kbri-doha-meningkatkan-totalitas-diplomasi-ri-qatar-.html| archive-date=29 June 2015| url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Indonesia has an embassy in Doha.
*Qatar has an embassy in [[Jakarta]].
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|{{flag|Iran}}||October 1971||See [[Iran–Qatar relations]]

Qatar and Iran signed an agreement on setting up diplomatic relations in October 1971, only one month after Qatar gained its independence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tehran.embassy.qa/en/iran/qatar-iran-relations|title=Qatar-Iran Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Tehran|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526124940/http://tehran.embassy.qa/en/iran/qatar-iran-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref> The two countries have close ties. Both are members of OPEC, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. Unlike fellow GCC member states Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Qatar generally refrains from criticizing Iran's domestic and foreign activities. Qatar has also held several high-level meetings with Iranian officials to discuss security and economic agreements.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url = http://www.irantracker.org/foreign-relations/qatar-iran-foreign-relations|title = Qatar-Iran Foreign Relations|date = 22 July 2011|access-date = 25 June 2011|website = AEI Iran Tracker|publisher = American Enterprise Institute|last1 = Fulton|first1 = Will|last2 = Farrar-Wellman|first2 = Ariel|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161210123642/http://www.irantracker.org/foreign-relations/qatar-iran-foreign-relations|archive-date = 10 December 2016|url-status = dead}}</ref> They jointly control the world's largest gas field.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northfield-qatar-idUSTRE66P1VV20100726|title = Factbox: Qatar, Iran share world's biggest gas field|date = 26 July 2010|work = Reuters|access-date = 25 June 2015}}</ref> In addition to ties in the oil and natural gas arena, Iran and Qatar also cooperate in the shipping sector.<ref name=":1" />

In January 2016, as a result of the [[2016 attack on the Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran|attack on the Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran]] by Iranian protesters, Qatar recalled its ambassador to Tehran and denounced the attack.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-iran-qatar/qatar-recalls-envoy-to-iran-after-attacks-on-saudi-missions-state-news-idUSKBN0UK23Z20160106|title=Qatar recalls envoy to Iran after attacks on Saudi missions: State News|work=Reuters|date=6 January 2016|access-date=2 September 2017}}</ref> On 23 August 2017, Qatar announced it would return its ambassador to Iran.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-iran/qatar-says-its-ambassador-to-return-to-iran-foreign-ministry-idUSKCN1B32J6|title=Qatar says its ambassador to return to Iran: foreign ministry|work=Reuters|date=23 August 2017|access-date=2 September 2017}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Iraq}}||<!--Date started-->||
Following the 1990–91 [[Gulf War]], in which Qatar and Iraq were on opposing sides, Qatar closed their embassy in Baghdad. Relations gradually improved between the two countries in the late 1990s.<ref name="mango"/> Qatar reopened its embassy for the first time twenty-five years in mid-2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/09/iraq-recalls-charge-qatar-conference-150908113649718.html|title=Iraq recalls charge d'affaires to Qatar over conference|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=9 September 2015|access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref> and in September 2015, appointed its ambassador to Iraq.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/world/middle-east/qatar-appoints-first-ambassador-to-iraq-in-25-years--media|title=Qatar appoints first ambassador to Iraq in 25 years -media|publisher=The National|date=11 September 2015|access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref> In June 2023, during a state visit to [[Baghdad]], Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Iraqi Prime Minister [[Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani|Mohammed Shia al-Sudani]] and pledged to make a $ 5 billion investment in Iraq.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Qarjouli |first=Asmahan |date=2023-06-15 |title=Qatar's amir lands in Baghdad for official state visit |url=https://dohanews.co/qatars-amir-lands-in-baghdad-for-official-state-visit/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Doha News {{!}} Qatar |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Qatar to invest $5 billion in Iraq over coming years |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/qatar-invest-5-bln-iraq-over-coming-years-2023-06-15/ |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Qatari companies partner with Iraq on $9.5bn worth of projects |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/18/qatari-companies-partner-with-iraq-on-9-5bn-worth-of-projects |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}</ref>

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|{{flag|Israel}}||<!--Date started-->'''(Relations severed 2009)'''||See [[Israel–Qatar relations]]

Qatar established trade relations with the State of Israel in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.matthewmachowski.com/2011/05/qatar-israel-relations.html|title=ARABICA: Qatar-Israel Relations: A Historical Overview|publisher=Matthewmachowski.com|date=19 May 2011|access-date=19 September 2011|archive-date=22 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222023004/http://www.matthewmachowski.com/2011/05/qatar-israel-relations.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite Qatar's alleged support of Hamas, Israeli leaders have maintained direct contact with the emirate. In January 2007, in his last months as vice premier, Shimon Peres paid a high-profile visit to the capital city of Doha.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/29/AR2007012901473.html|title=Israeli Deputy PM Visits Qatar|newspaper=Washington Post|author=Jim Krane|date=29 January 2007|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> Peres also visited Qatar in 1996, when he launched the new Israeli trade bureau there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cosmos.ucc.ie/cs1064/jabowen/IPSC/php/art.php?aid=57846|title=Peres on rare trip to Qatar (journal article)|publisher=[[University College Cork]]|date=30 January 2007|access-date=19 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926231436/http://cosmos.ucc.ie/cs1064/jabowen/IPSC/php/art.php?aid=57846|archive-date=26 September 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The bureau was closed in February 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/AboutTheMinistry/Pages/Israel-s%20Diplomatic%20Missions%20Abroad.aspx|title=Israel's Diplomatic Missions Abroad: Status of relations|publisher=Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref>

In 2010, Qatar twice offered to restore trade relations with Israel and allow the reinstatement of the Israeli mission in [[Doha]], on condition that Israel allow Qatar to send materials and money to Gaza for its infrastructure, and that Israel make a public statement expressing appreciation for Qatar's efforts. Israel refused on the grounds that Qatari materials could be used by Hamas against Israel, and that Israel did not want to get involved in the competition between Qatar and [[Foreign relations of Egypt|Egypt]] over mediation.<ref>{{cite news|author=Haaretz Editorial|url=http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/opinion/a-shameful-rejection-1.291142|title=A shameful rejection|work=Haaretz|access-date=19 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ravid |first=Barak |url=http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/israel-rejects-qatar-bid-to-restore-diplomatic-ties-1.290866|title=Israel rejects Qatar bid to restore diplomatic ties|work=Haaretz|date=18 May 2010|access-date=13 October 2013}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Japan}}||<!--Date started-->1972||See [[Japan–Qatar relations]]

Diplomatic relations between Qatar and Japan were established in 1972. The two countries share strong economic ties, with Japan being Qatar's foremost trading partner, and Qatar ranking as Japan's sixth most significant import partner in 2016. Japan has an embassy in [[Doha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html|title=Embassy of Japan in the State of Qatar|website=www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp|access-date=22 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033415/http://www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tokyo.embassy.qa/en|title=Qatar Embassy in Tokyo - Japan|website=tokyo.embassy.qa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/middle_e/qatar/data.html|title=Japan-Qatar Relations (Basic Data)|website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/ecnomic.html|title=Economic Relations : Embassy of Japan in the State of Qatar|website=www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp|access-date=22 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201041805/http://www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/ecnomic.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Jordan}}||1972||See [[Jordan–Qatar relations]]

Qatar and Jordan had turbulent relations since the 2000s. Authorities in Qatar arrested and tried a Jordanian journalist working for [[Qatar TV]] named Firas Majali on charges of espionage in February 2002 and in August 2002, Jordan closed [[Al Jazeera Media Network|Al Jazeera]]'s [[Amman]] bureau over a segment deemed insulting towards its ruling family.<ref name ="rsf">{{cite web|url=https://rsf.org/en/news/reporters-without-borders-asks-pardon-jordanian-journalist-sentenced-death|title=Reporters Without Borders asks for pardon for a Jordanian journalist sentenced to death|publisher=Reporters Without Borders|date=22 February 2003|access-date=16 September 2017|archive-date=17 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917080056/https://rsf.org/en/news/reporters-without-borders-asks-pardon-jordanian-journalist-sentenced-death|url-status=dead}}</ref> Additionally, Jordan recalled its ambassador to Doha that month. A Qatari court sentenced Firas Majali to death in October 2002,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2003-02-25/qatar-upholds-death-sentence-for-jordan-reporter/2690512|title=Qatar upholds death sentence for Jordan reporter|publisher=ABC|date=24 February 2003|access-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> but in March 2003, the Qatari emir granted Majali a pardon after meeting with [[King Abdullah II of Jordan]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/qatar-pardons-jordanian-journalist/|title=Qatar Pardons Jordanian Journalist|magazine=Editor & Publisher|date=13 March 2003|access-date=24 December 2017|archive-date=25 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225144950/https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/qatar-pardons-jordanian-journalist/|url-status=dead}}</ref> This prompted Jordan to reinstate Al Jazeera's Amman bureau that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/archive/2004/03/2008410135457789760.html|title=Qatar's Amir to visit Jordan|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=10 March 2004|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref>

On June 6, 2017, one day after the beginning of the [[2017 Qatari diplomatic crisis]], Jordan announced that it would be cutting back ties with Qatar in solidarity with the blockading countries as well as shuttering the Al Jazeera bureau based there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/jordan-downgrades-ties-qatar-170606212813381.html|title=Jordan downgrades ties with Qatar|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=6 June 2017|access-date=16 September 2017}}</ref>

Bilateral trade between Qatar and Jordan improved by the end of the third quarter of 2019, with the number of joint Qatari-Jordanian companies established in the Qatari market exceeding 1,700 as compared to 1,550 firms at the end of 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/qatar-chamber-amman-delegation-explore-furthering-bilateral-trade|title=Qatar Chamber, Amman delegation explore furthering bilateral trade|date=27 October 2019|publisher=The Jordan Times|access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Kazakhstan}}||<!--Date started-->July 1993||See [[Kazakhstan–Qatar relations]]

Kazakhstan and Qatar signed an official agreement formalizing diplomatic relations in July 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfa.gov.kz/en/content-view/sotrudnichestvo-respubliki-kazakhstan-s-gosudarstvom-katar|title=Kazakhstan - Qatar|publisher=The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kazakhstan)|access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref>
*Kazakhstan has an embassy in Doha.
*Qatar has an embassy in [[Astana]].
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|{{flag|Kuwait}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Kuwait–Qatar relations]]

In 1990, at the beginning of the [[Gulf War]], Qatar was among the Arab countries to condemn Iraq's occupation of Kuwait. It also pledged military support to Kuwait.<ref name="mango">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=43eIOrvNs7cC&pg=PA1877|title=Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements: N to S|author1=Edmund Jan Osmańczyk |author2=Anthony Mango |location=New York|publisher=Routledge|year=2003|page=1877|isbn=9780415939232}}</ref> Qatari soldiers participated in the [[Battle of Khafji]], the first major ground engagement in the Gulf War.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/longterm/fogofwar/archive/post013191_2.htm|title=Saudi Town Reclaimed|author1=Caryle Murphy |author2=Guy Gugliotta |newspaper=Washington Post|date=1 February 1991|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref>

Amir [[Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah|Sabah Al-Sabah]] was recognized as chief mediator of the [[2017 Qatari diplomatic crisis]]. Kuwait's neutrality and good relations with both parties were the main reasons behind its status as mediator.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/06/gcc-qatar-crisis-kuwait-role-mediator-iran.html|title=Stakes high for Kuwait as mediator in Qatar crisis|author=Giorgio Cafiero|publisher=Al Monitor|date=27 June 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Kyrgyzstan}}||3 March 1998||

Officially, diplomatic relations between the two countries started on 3 March 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bishkek.embassy.qa/en/kyrgyzstan/qatar--kyrgyzstan-relations|title=Qatar-Kyrgyzstan Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Bishkek|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529073655/http://bishkek.embassy.qa/en/kyrgyzstan/qatar--kyrgyzstan-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Kyrgyzstan has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Bishkek]].
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|{{flag|Laos}}||3 February 2005||

Diplomatic exchange between Qatar and Laos commenced on 3 February 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://annx.asianews.network/content/two-new-foreign-ambassadors-appointed-laos-60515|title=Two new foreign ambassadors appointed to Laos|publisher=Vientiane Times|date=9 November 2017|access-date=9 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Lebanon}}||<!--Date started-->||

Qatar mediated negotiations between leading Lebanese political parties in 2008 during the backdrop of the [[2006–08 Lebanese protests]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/17/AR2008051702334.html|title=Lebanese Political Leaders Meet in Qatar to Resolve Stalemate|newspaper=Washington Post|author=Alia Ibrahim|date=18 May 2008|access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref> The [[Doha Agreement (2008)|Doha Agreement]] was signed by all parties in May after five days of negotiations, resolving the crisis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7411835.stm|title=Lebanon rivals agree crisis deal|publisher=BBC|date=21 May 2008|access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref>

In 2010, the Qatari emir became the first Arab leader to tour South Lebanon and view the various projects it funded following the [[2006 Lebanon War]].<ref name="lb1"/> Qatar contributed $3mn in funding to the restoration of Lebanon following the war, and financed the reconstruction of over 12,000 residential units and a number of buildings in 195 villages in southern Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfhsp.org/en/posts/2104/|title=The New Axis of Dissent: The Qatari Money, and Turkey & Iran as the Two Largest Representatives of Islam|publisher=Gulf House for Studies and Publishing|author=Adel Marzooq|date=15 August 2017|access-date=2 September 2017|archive-date=6 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006032019/http://gulfhsp.org/en/posts/2104/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The emir visited a hospital in [[Bint Jbeil]] and a nearby mosque and church which he funded the reconstruction of, while being accompanied by Lebanon's President [[Michel Sleiman]] and Prime Minister [[Saad al-Hariri]].<ref name="lb1">{{cite web|url=http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/07/201073114135291407.html|title=Emir of Qatar tours south Lebanon|work=Al Jazeera|date=31 July 2010|access-date=19 September 2011}}</ref>

In January 2019, the Qatari government pledged to invest in Lebanon by purchasing government bonds worth $500 million in order to improve Lebanon's economic situation.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/qatar-muscles-in-on-saudi-arabia-with-lebanon-investment-11548077269|title=Qatar Muscles in on Saudi Arabia With Lebanon Investment|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=21 January 2019|access-date=21 January 2019}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Malaysia}}||1974||See [[Malaysia–Qatar relations]]

The two countries formalized diplomatic relations in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kuala-lumpur.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/overview|title=Overview|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Kuala Lumpur|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
*Malaysia has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kln.gov.my/web/qat_doha/home|title=Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Doha|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia]]|access-date=16 January 2014}}</ref>
*Qatar has an embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://embassyvietnam.org/embassy-of-qatar-in-kuala-lumpur|title=Embassy of Qatar in Kuala Lumpur|publisher=Embassy Vietnam|access-date=16 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116113249/http://embassyvietnam.org/embassy-of-qatar-in-kuala-lumpur|archive-date=16 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Maldives}}||26 May 1984||

The two countries initiated relations on 26 May 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foreign.gov.mv/v2/en/foreign-relations/bilateral-relations/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912081607/http://www.foreign.gov.mv/v2/en/foreign-relations/bilateral-relations/|title=Bilateral Relations|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives)|archive-date=12 September 2015}}</ref> On 5 June 2017, in [[Qatar diplomatic crisis|solidarity with]] Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, Maldives decided to sever ties with Qatar.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/maldives-joins-4-other-nations-in-cutting-ties-with-qatar/|title=Maldives joins 4 other nations in cutting ties with Qatar|newspaper=The Seattle Times|date=5 June 2017|access-date=8 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Myanmar}}||26 December 2005||

Both countries have had diplomatic relations since 26 December 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naypyidaw.embassy.qa/en/myanmar/qatar-myanmar-relations|title=Qatar-Myanmar Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Naypidaw|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=2 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602154227/http://naypyidaw.embassy.qa/en/myanmar/qatar-myanmar-relations|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Yangon]].
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|{{flag|Mongolia}}||21 January 1998||

The inception of Mongolia–Qatar relations dates back to 21 January 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.mn/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Diplist-20150226-finish-4.pdf|title=Diplomatic and Consular List|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mongolia)|access-date=3 June 2018|archive-date=13 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713100335/http://www.mfa.gov.mn/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Diplist-20150226-finish-4.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Qatar donated $10 million to Mongolia for its Millennium Road Project in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanfrancisco.consul.mn/eng/index.php?moduls=101&id=492|title=Mongolia and Qatar wish to boost economic ties|publisher=Consulate General of Mongolia in San Francisco|access-date=3 June 2018|archive-date=9 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009052655/http://www.sanfrancisco.consul.mn/eng/index.php?moduls=101&id=492|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In February 2020, Qatar and Mongolia signed a memorandum of understanding to establish political consultations between the foreign affairs ministries of both the countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/03/02/2020/Qatar,-Mongolia-hold-first-round-of-political-consultations-in-Doha|title=Qatar, Mongolia hold first round of political consultations in Doha|date=3 February 2020 |access-date=3 February 2020|publisher=The Peninsula}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Nepal}}||21 January 1977||

Diplomatic relations were inaugurated on 21 January 1977.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://qa.nepalembassy.gov.np/bilateral-relations/|title=Bilateral relations|publisher=Nepali Embassy in Qatar|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> The Nepali ambassador to Qatar, Maya Kumari Sharma, described the emirate as an "open jail" in reference to the working conditions of migrant Nepali laborers.<ref name=Guardian20130925>{{cite news|last=Pattisson|first=Pete|title=Revealed: Qatar's World Cup 'slaves'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/25/revealed-qatars-world-cup-slaves|access-date=26 September 2013|newspaper=The Guardian|date=25 September 2013|quote=So entrenched is this exploitation that the Nepalese ambassador to Qatar, Maya Kumari Sharma, recently described the emirate as an "open jail".}}</ref>
*Nepal has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kathmandu.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Kathmandu|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
*Qatar has an embassy in [[Kathmandu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://qa.nepalembassy.gov.np/introduction/|title=Introduction|publisher=Nepali Embassy in Qatar|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|North Korea}}||11 January 1993||

Qatar and North Korea formed diplomatic links on 11 January 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ncnk.org/sites/default/files/issue-briefs/DPRK_Diplo_Relations_August2016.pdf|title=DPRK Diplomatic Relations|author1=Daniel Wertz|author2=JJ Oh|author3=Kim Insung|publisher=The National Committee on North Korea|date=August 2016|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=9 October 2022|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ncnk.org/sites/default/files/issue-briefs/DPRK_Diplo_Relations_August2016.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Oman}}||1970||See [[Oman–Qatar relations]]

Formal diplomatic relations date back to 1970.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://muscat.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|title=About us|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Muscat|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=10 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210105034/http://muscat.embassy.qa/en/the-embassy/about-us|url-status=dead}}</ref> Oman helped facilitate shipping to Qatar after several Arab countries cut sea routes to Qatar during the [[2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis]]. Following the onset of the crisis in June 2017, most Qatari-destined goods flowed through the [[Port of Salalah]] and [[SOHAR Port and Freezone|Sohar Port]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/qatar-begins-shipping-cargo-through-oman-to-bypass-gulf-rift-1.20540762|title=Qatar begins shipping cargo through Oman to bypass Gulf rift|newspaper=Times Colonist|author1=Malak Harb |author2=Jon Gambrell |date=12 June 2017|access-date=3 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903162050/http://www.timescolonist.com/qatar-begins-shipping-cargo-through-oman-to-bypass-gulf-rift-1.20540762|archive-date=3 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two direct shipping lines between the aforementioned ports and Qatar's [[Hamad Port]] were launched the same month.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/554414/More-ships-dock-at-Hamad-Port|title=More ships dock at Hamad Port|newspaper=Gulf Times|date=24 June 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref> When [[Qatar Airways]] was banned from Saudi airspace, Oman stepped in and transported Saudi-based Qataris back to [[Doha]].<ref name="oman1"/> At the official level, Oman remained uninvolved in the dispute, but its status as an alternative transit route has helped Qatar bypass the blockade imposed by its neighbors.<ref name="oman1">{{cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21727865-other-neighbours-seek-isolate-qatar-oman-lets-vital-supplies-get|title=Oman is benefiting from the standoff over Qatar, for now|newspaper=The Economist|date=2 September 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Pakistan}}||1972||See [[Pakistan–Qatar relations]]

Formal diplomatic ties were formed in 1972.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://karachi.consulate.qa/en/the-consulate/about-us|title=About Us|publisher=The Consulate-General of the State of Qatar in Karachi|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref>
* Pakistan has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Islamabad]] and a consulate-general in [[Karachi]].
Qatar invested $500 million in Pakistan in June 2019 as part of a planned $3 billion investment in the country.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-29/qatar-is-said-to-send-first-tranche-of-3-billion-to-pakistan|title=Qatar Sends First Tranche of $3 Billion Payment to Pakistan|work=Bloomberg|date=29 June 2019 |access-date=29 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-qatar-pakistan/qatar-says-it-will-invest-3-billion-in-pakistan-state-news-agency-idUSKCN1TP0T1|title=Qatar will invest $3 billion in Pakistan, state news agency says|work=Reuters|date=24 June 2019|access-date=24 June 2019}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Palestine}}||<!--Date started-->||

* Palestine has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has a representative office in [[Gaza City]].
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|{{flag|Philippines}}||<!--Date started-->5 May 1981||See [[Philippines–Qatar relations]]

The [[Philippines]] and Qatar established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1981.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Embassy|url=http://dohape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/site-map|publisher=[[Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines)]]|access-date=8 May 2015|archive-date=18 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518074621/http://dohape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/site-map|url-status=dead}}</ref> As of 2014, about 200,000 Filipinos live in Qatar.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Snoj |first1=Jure |title=Population of Qatar by nationality |url=http://www.bqdoha.com/2013/12/population-qatar |publisher=bq Magazine |access-date=8 May 2015 |date=18 December 2013 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430013526/http://www.bqdoha.com/2013/12/population-qatar |archive-date=30 April 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref>
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|{{flag|Saudi Arabia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Saudi Arabia-Qatar relations]] and [[Qatar–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict]]

In September 1992, tensions arose between Qatar and Saudi Arabia when Saudi forces allegedly attacked a Qatari border post, resulting in the death of two Qatari soldiers and the imprisonment of a third.<ref>{{cite book|author=Ami Ayalon|title=Middle East Contemporary Survey|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=87hLBZJNkhUC&pg=PA686|publisher=The Moshe Dayan Center|year=1994|volume=16|page=686|isbn=9780813321332}}</ref>

Saudi Arabia withdrew its ambassador from Doha due to some reservations over [[Al Jazeera Media Network|Al Jazeera]] content in 2002.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2014/03/will-gcc-survive-qatar-saudi-rivalry-201431864034267256.html|title=Will the GCC survive Qatar-Saudi rivalry?|work=Al Jazeera|date=19 March 2014|access-date=5 June 2017|first=Dahlia|last=Kholaif}}</ref> It was not until 2008 that Saudi Arabia reinstated its ambassador to Qatar.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26447914|title=Gulf ambassadors pulled from Qatar over 'interference'|work=BBC|date=5 March 2014|access-date=1 July 2017}}</ref> On 5 March 2014, Saudi Arabia once again withdrew its ambassador from Qatar, this time to protest Qatar's non-compliance with a November 2013 agreement not to "interfere" in countries' internal affairs.<ref name=":0" /> The widely accepted cause for this move was Qatar's alleged support for the Muslim Brotherhood.<ref name=":2" />

On 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia [[2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis|cut diplomatic relations]] with Qatar.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40155829|title=Four countries cut links with Qatar over 'terrorism' support|date=5 June 2017|work=BBC News|access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref> The move was followed by a number of other countries in the region and beyond.
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|{{flag|Singapore}}||1984||

Diplomatic ties between the two were created in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.customstoday.com.pk/singapore-qatar-strengthen-bilateral-ties/|title=Singapore, Qatar strengthen bilateral ties|publisher=Customs Today|date=18 October 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Singapore has an embassy in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/overseasmission/doha/about_the_embassy.html|title=About The Embassy|publisher=Singaporean Embassy in Doha|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://singapore.embassy.qa/|title=Home page|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Singapore|language=ar|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|South Korea}}||April 1974||See [[Qatar–South Korea relations]]

Qatar and South Korea established diplomatic relations in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://seoul.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-korea/qatar-korea-relations|title=Qatar-Korea Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Seoul|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> On 8 March 2015, Qatari foreign minister [[Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah]] and his South Korean counterpart, [[Yun Byung-se]] signed a memorandum of understanding entailing joint diplomatic training between the Diplomatic Institute of Qatar and the Korea National Diplomatic Academy. Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and South Korean president [[Park Geun-hye]] attended the signing ceremony held in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/press/pressreleases/index.jsp?menu=m_10_20&sp=/webmodule/htsboard/template/read/engreadboard.jsp%3FtypeID=12%26boardid=302%26seqno=314953|title=ROK and Qatar Conclude an MOU on Cooperation between their Diplomatic Academies|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Korea|date=8 March 2015|access-date=27 June 2015}}</ref>
*South Korea has an embassy in Doha.
*Qatar has an embassy in [[Seoul]].
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|{{flag|Syria}}||19 January 1972||See [[Qatar–Syria relations]]

* Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 January 1972.
* Relations were totally cut off between 18 July 2011 and 14 December 2024.
* Qatar has again an embassy in [[Damascus]] since 21 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Qatar reopens embassy in Syrian capital after 13 years |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/qatar-reopens-embassy-in-syrian-capital-after-13-years/3431029 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>
* Syria has an embassy in [[Doha]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-29 |title=الرئيسية |url=https://syrembassy.com/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=سفارة الجمهورية العربية السورية في الدوحة |language=ar}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Thailand}}||<!--Date started-->1980||See [[Qatar–Thailand relations]]

Qatar and Thailand formed relations in 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/media-center/28/68620-Ambassador-of-the-State-of-Qatar-to-Thailand%E2%80%99s-far.html|title=Top Stories : Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Thailand's farewell call on Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand|date=25 July 2016|access-date=9 September 2017|archive-date=30 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730171244/http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/media-center/28/68620-Ambassador-of-the-State-of-Qatar-to-Thailand%25E2%2580%2599s-far.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Their cooperation mainly revolves around tourism and energy.<ref name="diplomat">{{cite magazine|url=https://thediplomat.com/2015/10/thailands-growing-links-with-qatar/|title=Thailand's Growing Links With Qatar|magazine=The Diplomat|author=Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat|date=25 October 2015|access-date=9 September 2017}}</ref>

In 2019, considering Qatar's advancements in the field of sports, Thailand signed a MoU with Qatar for sports cooperation and exchange.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/1772799/thai-qatari-mou-signed|title=Thai-Qatari MoU signed |access-date=16 October 2019|newspaper=Bangkok Post|date=16 October 2019 }}</ref>
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|{{flag|Turkey}}||1973||See [[Qatar–Turkey relations]]

The history of bilateral relations between Qatar and Turkey dates back to the 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/22/02/2018/Qatar,-Turkey-issue-joint-commemorative-stamps|title=Qatar, Turkey issue joint commemorative stamps|publisher=The Peninsula|date=22 February 2018|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> In the 1980s, the two nations began signing bilateral agreements with one another. Relations gained further traction in the 2000s with the signing of a further number of bilateral agreements.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2014/05/09/turkey-qatar-have-constructive-influence-in-region-says-envoy|title=Turkey, Qatar have constructive influence in region, says envoy|newspaper=Daily Sabah|date=8 May 2014|access-date=30 July 2015}}</ref>

Qatar and Turkey share similar positions on the [[Syrian Civil War]] and the [[Egyptian Crisis (2011–14)|Egyptian Crisis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/05/turkey-qatar-economic-ties-strengthen.html#|title=Turkey, Qatar strengthen economic ties|publisher=Al Monitor|date=9 May 2014|access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref> Their coordination in regional politics has been described as an alliance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/articles/europe/17524-turkey-and-qatar-look-to-be-building-a-new-alliance|title=Turkey and Qatar look to be building a new alliance|publisher=Middle East Monitor|date=15 March 2015|access-date=21 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721065638/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/articles/europe/17524-turkey-and-qatar-look-to-be-building-a-new-alliance|archive-date=21 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 2 December 2015, during a Turkish presidential visit to Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad and [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan|Tayyip Erdoğan]] announced the planned creation of a Turkish military base in Qatar; a first for Turkey in the [[Persian Gulf]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/mena/turkey/turkey-to-establish-military-base-in-qatar-1.1630691|title=Turkey 'to establish military base in Qatar'|newspaper=Gulf News|date=2 December 2015|access-date=7 December 2015}}</ref>

As part of their foreign policy priorities, both countries overtly provide region-wide support for the [[Muslim Brotherhood]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20170401-shared-regional-agendas-are-stimulating-the-rapid-rise-of-turkey-qatar-cooperation|title=Shared regional agendas are stimulating the rapid rise of Turkey-Qatar cooperation|last=Foizee|first=Bahauddin|date=April 1, 2017|website=Middle East Monitor|access-date=October 1, 2018}}</ref> 
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Ankara]] and a consulate-general in [[Istanbul]]. 
* Turkey has an embassy in Doha.
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|{{flag|Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus}}
|2008
|Northern Cyprus has a Representative Office in Doha.
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|{{flag|Turkmenistan}}||22 November 1996||

Both countries released a joint communiqué on 22 November 1996 formally declaring the beginning of diplomatic relations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/55?breadcrumbs=no|title=List of countries with which Turkmenistan has established diplomatic relations|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkmenistan)|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Qatar–United Arab Emirates relations]]

In 1995, after [[Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani|Hamad bin Khalifa]] deposed his father to become emir of Qatar, UAE granted asylum to the deposed [[Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani|Khalifa bin Hamad]]. Qatar accused UAE, along with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, of plotting against the new emir, to which the accused countries denied all charges. Several hundred arrests were made in relation to the incident throughout the next two years, and in February 1996, the [[Qatar Armed Forces|Qatar Amiri Guard]] was mobilised.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/qatar-s-history-of-turbulent-relations-with-uae-1.1312739|title=Qatar's history of turbulent relations with UAE|newspaper=Gulf News|date=2 April 2014|access-date=13 September 2015|archive-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611110310/http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/qatar-s-history-of-turbulent-relations-with-uae-1.1312739|url-status=dead}}</ref>

UAE was one of the three countries which withdrew their ambassadors from Qatar in 2014.<ref name=":0" /> On 5 June 2017, UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, [[Qatar diplomatic crisis|cut diplomatic ties]] with Qatar, giving the country's diplomats 48 hours to leave the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-cuts-ties-to-qatar-cites-terrorism-|title=Saudi Arabia cuts ties to Qatar, cites 'terrorism'|agency=Reuters|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref> UAE was implicated in the hacking of the [[Qatar News Agency]], which set off the diplomatic crisis.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-qatar-report-idUSKBN1A200H|title=UAE arranged for hacking of Qatar government sites, sparking diplomatic row: Washington Post|work=Reuters|date=16 July 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> In January 2021, UAE and Qatar agreed to resume diplomatic relations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Qarjouli |first=Asmahan |date=2023-08-15 |title=UAE names first envoy to Qatar since 2017 GCC crisis |url=https://dohanews.co/uae-names-first-envoy-to-qatar-since-2017-gcc-crisis/ |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Doha News {{!}} Qatar |language=en-US}}</ref> In June 2023, both countries reopened their embassies and appointed ambassadors in July and August.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Qatar appoints ambassador to UAE after years-long rift |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/qatar-appoints-ambassador-to-uae-after-years-long-rift/2952692 |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Qarjouli |first=Asmahan |date=2023-08-15 |title=UAE names first envoy to Qatar since 2017 GCC crisis |url=https://dohanews.co/uae-names-first-envoy-to-qatar-since-2017-gcc-crisis/ |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Doha News {{!}} Qatar |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Uzbekistan}}||27 November 1997||

In a meeting in [[Ankara]] on 27 November 1997, Qatar and Uzbekistan released a joint statement formally declaring the commencement of diplomatic relations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mfa.uz/en/cooperation/country/|title=States with which the Republic of Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uzbekistan)|access-date=2 June 2018|archive-date=11 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211114153/http://www.mfa.uz/en/cooperation/country/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Vietnam}}||8 February 1993||See [[Qatar–Vietnam relations]]

Qatar and Vietnam formed ties on 8 February 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hanoi.embassy.qa/en/republic-of-vietnam/qatar-vietnam-relations|title=Qatar-Vietnam Relations|publisher=Qatari Embassy in Hanoi|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
* Vietnam has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Hanoi]].
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=== Europe ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; margin:auto;"
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! style="width:12%;"| Formal Relations Began
!Notes
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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]].
|-
|{{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>
|
* 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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=== Oceania ===
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! style="width:12%;"| Formal Relations Began
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|{{flag|Australia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Australia–Qatar relations]]

* Australia has an embassy in Doha.
* Qatar has an embassy in [[Canberra]].
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|{{flag|Fiji}}||20 October 2010||

Qatar and Fiji officially formed diplomatic relations on 20 October 2010 in a public ceremony held in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Center/Press-Releases/Fiji-Qatar-relations.aspx|title=Fiji-Qatar relations|publisher=The Fijian Government|date=21 October 2010|access-date=11 September 2017|archive-date=12 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912060125/http://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Center/Press-Releases/Fiji-Qatar-relations.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> In a 2014 incident where 45 Fijian peacekeepers were kidnapped and confined for two weeks in [[Syria]] by militants with connections to [[Al Qaeda]], Qatar's government claimed responsibility for successfully negotiating the safe release of the peacekeepers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/qatar/qatar-says-it-mediated-release-of-fiji-peacekeepers-1.1384271|title=Qatar says it mediated release of Fiji peacekeepers|newspaper=Gulf News|date=12 September 2014|access-date=11 September 2017}}</ref> It was reported in April 2017 that Fijian officials met with the Qatari government to discuss the possibility of turning the emirate into a refuge for Fijian peacekeepers in emergency situations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/329715/fiji-talks-to-qatar-about-being-safe-haven-for-soldiers|title=Fiji talks to Qatar about being safe haven for soldiers|publisher=Radio NZ|date=29 April 2017|access-date=11 September 2017}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Kiribati}}||29 March 2016||

On 29 March 2016, both countries agreed to establish diplomatic relations during a ceremony in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/486546/Qatar-Kiribati-establish-diplomatic-relations|title=Qatar, Kiribati establish diplomatic relations|newspaper=Gulf Times|date=29 March 2016|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|New Zealand}}||<!--Date started-->||

* New Zealand is accredited to Qatar from its embassy in [[Abu Dhabi]], United Arab Emirates.
* Qatar is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia
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|{{flag|Papua New Guinea}}||24 February 2017||

Qatar formed ties with Papua New Guinea on 24 February 2017, at the Qatari Permanent Mission to the [[United Nations|U.N.]] in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ny.mission.qa/en/news/detail/2017/02/24/qatar-and-papua-new-guinea-to-establish-diplomatic-ties|title=Qatar and Papua New Guinea to Establish Diplomatic Ties|publisher=Qatari Permanent Mission to the United Nations|date=24 February 2017|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Samoa}}||9 March 2011||

Diplomatic relations between Qatar and Samoa commenced on 9 March 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfat.gov.ws/embassies/countries-with-established-diplomatic-relations-with-samoa/|title=Countries with Established Diplomatic Relations with Samoa|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Samoa)|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Vanuatu}}||16 September 2002||

The two countries established bilateral relations on 16 September 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/1472574|title=Diplomatic Relations between Vanuatu and Qatar as of 16 Sept. 2002|publisher=United Nations Digital Library|date=16 September 2002|access-date=2 June 2018}}</ref>
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