Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Arabic: وزارة الخارجية‎) is the ministry responsible for handling Qatar's external relations and diplomatic efforts, including the maintenance of its diplomatic missions across the globe.[1] The current minister is Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.[2]

Qatar
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
وزارة الخارجية
Agency overview
Formed1971
JurisdictionQatar and its diplomatic missions worldwide
HeadquartersDoha
Agency executive
Websitemofa.gov.qa
Qatar
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Qatar

Member State of the Arab League

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History

Qatar was a part of the Ottoman Empire until the end of World War I, at which point it became a protectorate under British rule. After achieving full independence from the United Kingdom in 1971, the Qatari government established an independent foreign ministry.[1][3]

List of ministers

Source: [4]

See also

References
  1. "Ministry of Foreign Affairs". english.mofa.gov.qa. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  2. "Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs". english.mofa.gov.qa. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  3. "Historical Note". english.mofa.gov.qa. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  4. "Foreign ministers L-R". rulers.org. B. Schemmel. Retrieved 16 April 2017.

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