Doha and Ankara—both supporters of the Palestinian cause—have also played an active diplomatic role since the onset of Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is travelling to Doha on Wednesday to co-chair the 11th session of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Erdogan’s visit to Doha is also part of a regional tour that includes Kuwait and Oman, announced on Monday by Turkish Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran.
The visits will likely result in the signing of new agreements, according to Duran.
The joint Committee was established in 2014 and held its first meeting in Doha in 2015, resulting in the signing of more than 100 agreements, protocols for cooperation, and memoranda of understanding.
The previous session took place in Ankara in 2024, resulting in the signing of eight agreements and memoranda of understanding between both countries.
The agreements covered the fields of humanitarian aid, international road passenger and goods transport, military cooperation, and technical cooperation.
The memoranda included cooperation in the fields of documents and archives as well as media and communication.
Qatar and Türkiye have also signed the implementation programme for the years 2025-2026 in the fields of youth and sports in addition to a declaration of intent on facilitating trade between both countries.
Growing Qatari-Turkish relations
Qatar and Türkiye established bilateral ties in 1973, paving the way for decades of cooperation and joint support in numerous fields.
In 2013, Erdogan inaugurated the new Turkish Embassy in Doha’s headquarters.
He then visited Qatar in 2014 after assuming presidency, the first Arab country he visited since taking office. In 2023, Qatar’s Amir was the first leader to congratulate Erdogan on his reelection.
Trade and investment ties have witnessed significant growth in recent years.
The annual foreign trade volume in 2024 reached $1.1bn (around QAR 4bn) in 2024 whereas the trade volume stood at $933m (around QAR 3.4bn) from January to October of the same year.
Qatari direct investments in Türkiye also amount to $4.9bn (around QAR 17.8bn).
Around 200 Qatari firms operate in the Turkish market whereas more than 771 Turkish firms operate in the Qatari market.
Turkish contractors have also implemented 198 projects in Qatar at $20.3bn (around QAR 74bn), with the Gulf state standing as the eighth-largest market for Turkish construction services.
The two countries have also shown joint solidarity throughout crises and issues over the years. This includes the 2016 failed coup attempt in Türkiye, deadly 2023 earthquake in Türkiye, 2017 blockade on Qatar, and the Israeli attack on Doha on September 9.
Doha and Ankara—both supporters of the Palestinian cause—have also played an active diplomatic role since the onset of Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Both countries have engaged with Hamas as part of mediation efforts since October 7, 2023, and played a key role in brokering the latest ceasefire deal on October 9 alongside Egypt and the United States.
