Qatar, Greece announce plans for annual strategic dialogue to strengthen bilateral ties

The proposed dialogue aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, defence, technology and education, while reinforcing both countries’ commitment to regional stability Qatar and Greece have announced plans to launch an annual strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across several sectors, following the first Policy Dialogue between the two countries in Doha on Thursday. According to a joint statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs [MoFA] on Thursday, the proposed annual dialogue will provide a framework for advancing shared priorities and deepening cooperation between Doha and Athens. بيان مشترك | قطر واليونان تعلنان عزمهما بإطلاق حوار استراتيجي سنويالدوحة | 5 نوفمبر 2026عقدت دولة قطر والجمهورية اليونانية، حوار السياسات الأول بين البلدين، برئاسة مشتركة من الجانب القطري، لكل من سعادة الدكتور خالد بن فهد الخاطر، مدير إدارة تخطيط السياسات، وسعادة السيد فهد بن… pic.twitter.com/udzXruU245— الخارجية القطرية (@MofaQatar_AR) November 5, 2026 The meeting was co-chaired by MoFA Director of the Policy Planning Department Khalid bin Fahad Al-Khater and Director of the European Affairs Department Fahad bin Mohammed Yousef Kafoud. The Greek delegation was led by the Director of the Department of Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs at Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Foivos Georgakakis. Both sides said the initiative builds on the momentum from Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s April 2026 visit to Athens, which helped strengthen ties between the two countries. The proposed dialogue will focus on converting shared priorities into practical cooperation across trade and investment, defence and security, technology and innovation, public health, culture, sports and education. Beyond bilateral cooperation, Qatar and Greece reaffirmed their commitment to promoting regional and international peace and stability through diplomacy and dialogue. The two countries also reiterated their commitment to international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, while emphasising the importance of freedom of navigation and maritime security, particularly along vital international shipping routes. The joint statement highlighted both countries’ shared interest in strengthening their roles as reliable international partners and contributing to regional and global stability. Qatar and Greece said the annual strategic dialogue would mark a new chapter in bilateral relations, providing a platform for continued engagement and cooperation aimed at delivering mutual benefits for both countries.