Indonesia and Qatar Strengthen Strategic Industrial Ties and Aid for Palestine
- Strategic Alignment: Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir and Qatari Minister of State Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi discussed expanding bilateral economic partnerships and strategic industry cooperation.
- Middle East Diplomacy: Indonesia commended Qatar’s active mediation in the Middle East, with both nations reaffirming their joint support for Palestinian independence and regional peace efforts.
- Milestone Relations: The talks build on 50 years of diplomatic relations established in 1976, setting the stage for an upcoming high-level visit and Strategic Dialogue scheduled for 2027.
JAKARTA, INDONESIAN POST — Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir of Indonesia and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi of Qatar held talks on Thursday to advance cooperation in strategic industries and coordinate diplomatic efforts to support Palestine.
During the phone call, the two diplomats discussed avenues to deepen bilateral economic partnerships, particularly within key industrial sectors.
“We also reaffirmed our shared commitment to multilateral cooperation,” Arrmanatha stated in a post on his official X account on Friday.
Arrmanatha expressed Indonesia’s appreciation for Qatar’s active mediation role in fostering Middle East stability, as well as Doha’s ongoing advocacy for Palestinian independence and sovereignty.
“We look forward to the high-level visit and the Strategic Dialogue in 2027, building on the 50th anniversary of Indonesia-Qatar diplomatic relations this year,” Arrmanatha added.
According to the state-run Qatar News Agency, Al Khulaifi opened the discussion by offering congratulations to Arrmanatha on his appointment as foreign minister on Oct. 1.
Beyond the evolving situation in Gaza and the broader Middle East, the two officials exchanged views on developments in Afghanistan and other shared security concerns.
Al Khulaifi reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to diplomatic solutions that safeguard maritime navigation security and promote a framework for lasting regional peace.
Diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Qatar were formally established in 1976. Institutional ties deepened when Qatar opened its embassy in Jakarta in 1997, followed by Indonesia establishing its mission in Doha in 1999.
Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade shows Indonesian exports to Qatar reached $736.8 million last year. Imports from Qatar totaled $1.26 billion during the same period, dominated by oil and gas products valued at $776.1 million.
