Indonesia and Qatar Discuss Industrial Cooperation and Joint Support for Palestine
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir and Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, held talks on developing industrial sectors and on joint efforts to support Palestine.
During a telephone call on Thursday, November 5, the two diplomats discussed ways to deepen the economic partnership between Indonesia and Qatar, including in strategic industries.
“We also reaffirmed our shared commitment to multilateral cooperation,” Arrmanatha said on his official X account on Friday, November 6.
Indonesia Praises Qatar’s Mediation Role
Arrmanatha conveyed Indonesia’s appreciation for Qatar’s proactive mediation and diplomatic role in fostering regional stability in the Middle East, as well as Doha’s continued advocacy for Palestinian independence and sovereignty.
“We look forward to the high-level visit and the Strategic Dialogue in 2027, building on the 50th anniversary of Indonesia-Qatar diplomatic relations this year,” he added.
According to the state-run Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Khulaifi opened the conversation by congratulating Arrmanatha on his appointment as foreign minister on October 1. Beyond developments in Gaza and the wider Middle East, the two sides exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and other issues of common interest.
Al Khulaifi reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to supporting diplomatic solutions that uphold maritime navigation security and advance a comprehensive framework for sustainable peace across the region.
Indonesia and Qatar Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Qatar were formally established in 1976. Engagement deepened with the opening of the Qatari Embassy in Jakarta in 1997, followed by the Indonesian Embassy in Doha in 1999.
According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, Indonesia’s exports to Qatar stood at US$736.8 million last year. Imports from Qatar totalled US$1.26 billion, mostly oil and gas products valued at US$776.1 million.
