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The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Spain formed diplomatic relations in December 1972. [1] Qatar maintains an embassy in Madrid, [2] while Spain has an embassy in Doha. [3]
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The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Spain formed diplomatic relations in December 1972. [1] Qatar maintains an embassy in Madrid, [2] while Spain has an embassy in Doha. [3]
Qatar opened its embassy in Madrid in 1981. After temporarily closing in 1999, the embassy was reinstated in 2004. Spain's embassy in Doha was established in 2003. [4]
Juan Carlos I of Spain was the first Spanish head of state to visit Qatar, doing so in 1980. He also visited in November 2003 in order to inaugurate the newly constructed Spanish embassy. [5] Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani made a return visit to Spain in September 2004. [4]
Spanish King Juan Carlos I made his third visit to Qatar in April 2006. He toured Doha's historical Souq Waqif. [6]
On two separate occasions in 2010 and 2011, Emir Hamad bin Khalifa visited Spain to meet with Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. [4]
In 2010, Qatar was the third most important supplier of natural gas for Spain, with transactions reaching €1.2 billion. During the same period, there were around seventeen Spanish companies with active operations in Qatar. [7]
The Qatari government purchased a 5% stake in Banco Santander's Brazilian branch for a reported $2.7 billion in October 2010. [8]
In the aftermath of a trip to Doha by José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in February 2011, Qatar pledged to invest €300 million in Spain through the Qatar Investment Authority. During the meeting, the two countries also signed economic and transport agreements. [7] Two months later in April 2011, both countries signed agreements on air transport, security and the creation of a Qatari–Spanish Business Council. [9]
Direct foreign investment between the countries is low. In 2014, the value of Spanish direct foreign investments in Qatar stood at €102 million, while Qatari foreign direct investments in Spain amounted to €90 million. [1] The situation improved over the following years due to increased investment in Spain by Qatar Airways. [10]
Trade turnover was €854 million in 2016. [10] The following year, the trade volume was valued at over €1 billion, increasing by 37%. [11] Qatar's exports are mainly fossil fuels, while Spain's chief exports are mechanical appliances, clothing and furniture. [10]
The Qatar Financial Centre held a workshop on Qatari-Spanish business ties in April 2018, shortly after the signing of a bilateral agreement on the avoidance of double taxation. Over 70 representatives of Qatari and Spanish companies took part in the workshop. [11]
On 18 May 2022, during a two-day visit to Spain, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Spanish King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. [12] Tamim announced a US$5 billion investment of Qatar Investment Authority into Spanish technology and environmental projects. In addition, both countries signed mutual agreements regarding science and education, military cooperation, and health. [13]
The Qatari Embassy in Madrid is responsible for arranging cultural activities in Spain. It has organized four Qatari cultural weeks, during which concerts and exhibitions were organized to showcase Qatar's culture. [4]
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani is a member of the ruling Al Thani Qatari royal family. He was the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 until 2013 when he abdicated the throne, handing power to his son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Qatari government refers to him as the Father Emir.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the Emir of Qatar.
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Mohammed bin Thani Al Thani, also known informally by his initials HBJ, is a Qatari politician. He was the Prime Minister of Qatar from 3 April 2007 to 26 June 2013, and foreign minister from 11 January 1992 to 26 June 2013.
Greece–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between Greece and Qatar. Relations were formed in 1973.
The State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkey established bilateral relations in 1972. There has been ongoing cooperation and dialogue in regional and international issues since the 2010s, particularly in the Syrian Civil War and the Egyptian Crisis. Both countries also support the same groups in post-Gaddafi Libya. Most recently, Turkey provided diplomatic and food support to Qatar during the 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis. Some political analysts claim that bilateral relations are mostly limited to political and military affinity, referring to the low trade volume, lack of trade agreements and absence of Turkish think tanks in Qatar.
Kenya–Qatar relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Qatar. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were first established in 2003.
Qatar – United Kingdom relations are the bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, covering a wide range of issues and activities of mutual interest.
France–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between France and the Qatar. The first embassy to be established was the Qatari embassy in France in 1972, and the first bilateral agreement was signed in 1974. Qatar has marked various concurrences with France, covering all areas such as cultural, political, economical, academic, scientific and military agreements. The nations are tied in a key discourse protocol, where conversation over various issues of significance to the two capitals are occurring consistently.
India–Qatar relations refers to the bilateral ties between India and Qatar. India maintains an embassy in Doha, while Qatar maintains an embassy in New Delhi and a consulate in Mumbai.
Mexico–Qatar relations are the foreign relations between Mexico and Qatar. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Germany–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between Germany and the State of Qatar. Relations were first commenced in 1973.
The Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Qatar formed diplomatic relations in 1972. There is substantial economic cooperation between the two countries, with Qatar being one of the largest foreign investors in Morocco. A $2 billion joint venture between Qatar's sovereign wealth fund and Morocco was established in 2011.
The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Thailand formed diplomatic relations in 1980. Their cooperation mainly revolves around tourism and energy.
Japan–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between Japan and Qatar. Diplomatic relations 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. Qatar also has an embassy in Tokyo.
Kazakhstan–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State of Qatar. Diplomatic relations were established in 1993. Kazakhstan has an embassy in Doha. Qatar has an embassy in Astana.
Italy–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between Italy and Qatar. Italy has an embassy in Doha and Qatar has an embassy in Rome.
Brazil – Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between Brazil and Qatar. Diplomatic relations were formed in 1974.
China – Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between the People's Republic of China and the State of Qatar. China has an embassy in Doha, while Qatar has an embassy in Beijing. With diplomatic relations first formed in 1988, Qatar is a strategic ally of China, and the two countries maintain a strong relationship.
Jordan – Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar. Diplomatic relations were established in 1972. Jordan has an embassy in Doha. Qatar also has an embassy in Amman.
Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani is a Qatari royal and the first wife and consort of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. A member of the Qatari royal family by birth, she is the daughter of former government minister Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani and a grandniece of Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. She is a second cousin of her husband. As the first wife of the Emir, she accompanied him on an official state visit to Spain in 2022, where she was presented with the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic by King Felipe.
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