Kuwait–Qatar relations

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Kuwait–Qatar relations
Map indicating locations of Qatar and Kuwait

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Kuwait

Kuwait–Qatar relations are the relations between the Qatar and Kuwait. Qatar has an embassy in Kuwait City while Kuwait maintains an embassy in Doha. Both countries are part of the Middle East region and share close cultural and historical ties.[1]

In 1990, at the beginning of the Gulf War, Qatar was among the Arab countries to condemn Iraq's occupation of Kuwait. It also pledged military support to Kuwait.[2] Qatari soldiers participated in the Battle of Khafji, the first major ground engagement in the Gulf War.[3]

Amir Sabah Al-Sabah was recognized as chief mediator of the 2017 Qatari diplomatic crisis. Kuwait's neutrality and good relations with both parties were the main reasons behind its status as mediator.[4]

In 2020, Qatar and Kuwait signed a 15-year sale and purchase agreement for the supply of up to 3 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Kuwait per year.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ قطر والكويت.. علاقات ضاربة بجذورها في عمق التاريخ (Arabic)
  2. ^ Edmund Jan Osmańczyk and Anthony Mango (2003). Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements: N to S. New York: Routledge. p. 1877. ISBN 9780415939232.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  3. ^ Caryle Murphy and Guy Gugliotta (1 February 1991). "Saudi Town Reclaimed". The Washington Post. Retrieved 3 September 2017.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  4. ^ Giorgio Cafiero (27 June 2017). "Stakes high for Kuwait as mediator in Qatar crisis". Al Monitor. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Qatar to supply Kuwait with 3 million tonnes of LNG a year". Reuters. Retrieved 5 January 2020.


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