Malaysia–Qatar relations
Bilateral relations
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Malaysia–Qatar relations (Malay: Hubungan Malaysia–Qatar; Jawi: هوبوڠن مليسيا–قطر; Arabic: العلاقات الماليزية القطرية alealaqat almaliziat alqataria) are foreign relations between Malaysia and Qatar. Malaysia has an embassy in Doha,[1] and Qatar has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur since 2004.[2][3]
Chargé d'affaires a.i. Mansoor Ali Al-Hajri
| |
 Malaysia |
 Qatar |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Malaysian Embassy, Doha | Qatari Embassy, Kuala Lumpur |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin | Ambassador Vacant Chargé d'affaires a.i. Mansoor Ali Al-Hajri |
Economic relations
The relations between the two countries are mainly economic relations.[4] In 2011, both countries has announced a US$2 billion joint investment fund and the signing of co-operation agreements in the fields of tourism and higher education.[2] Many Malaysians companies also had secured a total of 25 projects in Qatar.[5] While in 2013, the Qatar Airways plans to expand its services into Malaysia by working with the Malaysia Airlines.[6] Qatar also has expressed its interest on the local aviation industry in one of the Malaysian state, Sarawak along with the investments in energy, industry and halal production.[7][8] In 2018, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand the reach of women entrepreneurs in global markets.[9]
Further reading
- SPEECH AT THE BUSINESS FORUM MALAYSIA-QATAR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Malaysia Prime Minister Office
- Malaysian King Receives Credentials of Qatar's Ambassador Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar
