Kuwait–Qatar relations

Kuwait–Qatar relations

Qatar	Kuwait

Qatar has an embassy in Kuwait City,[1] and Kuwait has an embassy in Doha.[2] Both countries are part of the Middle East region and share close cultural and historical ties.[3]

History

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.[4] Qatari soldiers participated in the Battle of Khafji, the first major ground engagement in the Gulf War.[5]

Amir 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.[6]

In 2020, Qatar and Kuwait signed a 15-year sale and purchase agreement for the supply of up to 3 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Kuwait per year.[7]

On 20 February 2024, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah met in Doha for the first time since the latter became the new Emir of Kuwait in December 2023. They discussed bilateral relations, the upcoming meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Qatar, and the Gaza humanitarian crisis.[8][9][10]

References

1. "Qatar Embassy in Kuwait - State of Kuwait". Embassy of the State of Qatar. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
2. "Kuwaiti Embassy in Doha - Qatar". Embassy-Kuwait. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
3. قطر والكويت.. علاقات ضاربة بجذورها في عمق التاريخ Archived 2017-11-06 at the Wayback Machine (Arabic)
4. Edmund Jan Osmańczyk; Anthony Mango (2003). Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements: N to S. New York: Routledge. p. 1877. ISBN 9780415939232.
5. Caryle Murphy; Guy Gugliotta (1 February 1991). "Saudi Town Reclaimed". The Washington Post. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
6. Giorgio Cafiero (27 June 2017). "Stakes high for Kuwait as mediator in Qatar crisis". Al Monitor. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
7. "Qatar to supply Kuwait with 3 million tonnes of LNG a year". Reuters. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
8. Qarjouli, Asmahan (2024-02-20). "Kuwait's Amir in Qatar on first official visit since becoming leader". Doha News | Qatar. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
9. "Kuwait's new emir Sheikh Mishal takes oath of office". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
10. "Joint Statement by Qatar and Kuwait on Occasion of HH Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's Visit to Doha". www.mofa.gov.qa. Retrieved 2024-03-18.