Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar)

Qatar
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
وزارة الخارجية

Agency overview
Formed 1971
Jurisdiction Qatar and its diplomatic missions worldwide
Headquarters Doha
Agency executive
  • Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Website mofa.gov.qa
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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 bin Jassim Al-Thani.[2]

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]


See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Ministry of Foreign Affairs". english.mofa.gov.qa. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  2. ↑ "Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs". english.mofa.gov.qa. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "Historical Note". english.mofa.gov.qa. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. Retrieved 3 May 2012.


Coordinates: 25°19′39″N 51°31′40″E / 25.327483°N 51.527681°E / 25.327483; 51.527681

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