Qatar and Colombia: Distinguished relations, promising partnerships in various fields

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrives in Republic of Colombia, the third stop of his Latin American tour that began in the Federative Repub...

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrives in Republic of Colombia, the third stop of his Latin American tour that began in the Federative Republic of Brazil followed by the Republic of Costa Rica.

In the Colombian capital Bogota, H H the Amir will meet the President of the Republic of Colombia H E Gustavo Petro to discuss ways to enhance the relations between the two countries in various fields and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

H H the Amir’s visit to the Republic of Colombia and the discussions that will take place during the visit are expected to strengthen the relations between the two countries and push them toward broader horizons of fruitful partnerships, which reflects H H the Amir’s keenness to open new markets and opportunities for the Qatari economy, in line with the plans of the State of Qatar, its National Vision 2030, and its ambitious goals to build stronger and more resilient relations with various nations around the world.

The two countries enjoy distinguished relations, which are further reinforced by both sides’ desire to develop and elevate them across all fields, particularly in political, economic, and investment domains. These relations are based on mutual interests and respect and are supported by numerous agreements signed between the two countries, as well as official reciprocal visits at various levels.

The Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani visited the Republic of Colombia in February 2013 as part of a tour that included Peru and Ecuador. This visit marked a pivotal moment in the development of cooperative relations between the two countries. During the visit, discussions were held on the bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them across various fields. A number of agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed, including an air services agreement, a memorandum of understanding in the field of sports, a memorandum of understanding between the Qatar Chamber and the Colombian Confederation of Chambers of Commerce, a memorandum of understanding in the field of mining, and a memorandum of understanding in the area of investment.