Qatar- Jordan Relations


The bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have been historically known as a distinguished brotherhood relations combined with mutual respect and common concern developed and upgraded under auspices of H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar and his brother, HM King Abdullah Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, may Allah protect both of them.

The first resided ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan presented his credentials on 1972 , and since that date the bilateral relation witnessed a remarkable evolution between the two countries at all levels which reflected by sharing the similar wise visions by the two leaders in all field , which contribute to peace and stability issues in the region. 

Over the years, the State of Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have witnessed an increase of the mutual official visits by the ministers and senior officials for signing a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding that promote strong bilateral relations between the two countries and on all political, economic and labor levels.

Mutual Visits

  • Several official visits by the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to Jordan in 1999, 2001 and 2009.
  • A visit by the Heir Apparent HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Jordan in 2012.
  • A visit by Heir Apparent HH Sheikh Jasim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to Jordan in 1996.
  • Several visits by HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Jordan in 1996, 1999 and 2009.
  • Several visits by HM the former King of Jordan, Hussein bin Talal, to Qatar.
  • Several visits by HM King of Jordan, Abdullah II, in 1999, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009 and 2011.
  • A visit by HM Queen of Jordan and wife of King Abdullah II to Qatar in 2004.
  • A visit by HE Dr.Abdulsalam al-Majali, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Jordan to Qatar in 1997.
  • Two visits by Jordanian Prime Minister, HE Faisal al-Fayez to Qatar in 2004 and 2005.
  • A visit by Jordanian Prime Minister, HE Nader al-Dahabi to Qatar in 2008.
  • A visit by Jordanian Prime Minister, HE Zaid al-Rifai to Qatar in 2011.
  • A visit by HE Marwan al-Muasher, Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Qatar in 2011.

Signed Agreements

  • An agreement on the Establishment of a Joint Supreme Committee signed in 1995.
  • An agreement on promotion and mutual protection of investments 2009
  • An agreement on the establishment of a joint investment fund between Qatar Investment Authority and the government of Jordan signed in Amman in 2009.
  • An agreement regulating the recruitment of Jordanian workers in the State of Qatar 1997.
  • An agreement on cooperation agreement between Qatar News Agency and its Jordanian counterpart in 1990.
  • An agreement on healthcare cooperation in 1984.
  • An agreement on Cultural cooperation in 1972.
  • An agreement on air transport services between the Qatar and the Jordanian governments in 1995.
  • An agreement on commercial sea freight and ports in 1997.
  • An agreement on mutual encouragement and protection of investments signed in Amman in 2009.
  • Agreement on Double Taxation for 2004.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding in the field of municipal affairs 1996.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding for Tourist Cooperation, 2004.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Recognition of Certificates, 2008.
  • An executive programme for the cooperation on standards in 2010.
  • Cooperation protocol in the field of youth and sports 1996.