Peru–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between Peru and Qatar. Both countries are members of the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.

History

Both countries established relations in 1989. In 2011, Peru opened an embassy in Doha, with Qatar opening an embassy in Lima in response the following year. Starting in 2013, a series of high-level visits took place, with two emirs of Qatar and one president of Peru visiting each other's countries. During these visits, seven bilateral treaties were signed by both countries' heads of state.

Peru–Qatar relations

Commercial relations were negatively affected by the 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis, as transport routes became limited due to the closure of the Gulf Cooperation Council's airspace to Qatari trade (with the exception of Kuwait and Oman).

Peru–Qatar relations

In Peru, a parliamentary league of Peru–Qatari friendship operates under the Congress of Peru. As of 2023, the Peruvian community in Qatar consists of 157 people.

Peru–Qatar relations

High-level visits

High-level visits from Qatar to Peru

Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (2013) Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (2018)

High-level visits from Peru to Qatar

Foreign Minister José Antonio García Belaúnde (2009) President Ollanta Humala (2014)

Trade

As of 2020, Qatar is Peru's 4th trading partner in the Arab world, with trade valued in that year at US$ 17 million. Peruvian exports are mostly framed wood and pomegranates.

Resident diplomatic missions

Qatar has an embassy in Lima. Peru has an embassy in Doha.

See also

Foreign relations of Peru

Foreign relations of Qatar

List of ambassadors of Peru to Qatar

List of ambassadors of Qatar to Peru

References

Bibliography

Qatar

Peru