Australia–Qatar relations
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Bilateral relations exist between the Commonwealth of Australia and the state of Qatar.
In 2012, Qatar opened an embassy in
In 2016, Australia opened an embassy in Doha, Qatar.[3] The Australian ambassador to Qatar is Shane Flanagan.[4][5]
Investment
Up to 2017, Hassad Food, which is an investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority, had invested more than $500 million to buy prime agricultural land in Australia, to own 3,000 square kilometres, with five properties in New South Wales, one in Victoria, one in Queensland, three in South Australia and three in Western Australia.
2020 airport incident
On 2 October 2020, thirteen Australian female passengers aboard a
Following adverse media coverage, on 28 October the Qatari government issued a statement of regret and promised a "comprehensive, transparent investigation".[8]
FIFA 2022
In December 2022, Football Australia reflected on a memorable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.[9] Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, said that he would like to extend his heartfelt congratulations to Argentina, led by one of the greatest players of all time in Lionel Messi, on claiming their third FIFA World Cup crown.[10]
Transport links
As of July 2023 Qatar Airways, the flag carrier airline of Qatar has services to and from Hamad International Airport in Doha to five Australian cities.
Humanitarian Assistance
In October 2023, as the government was working towards bringing back Australians stranded in war-torn Israel back home, as a surprising ally Qatar became the first nation to offer help, Qatar’s flight QR7424 played a crucial role by providing dedicated rescue services to 222 Australians who were trying to escape Israel.[11][12]
See also
- 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis
- Foreign relations of Australia
- Foreign relations of Qatar
References
- ^ Peter Townson (6 May 2012). "Australian envoy sees ties growing stronger". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 6 May 2012.
- ^ Joseph Vargese. "Qatar to open embassy in Australia this year: Envoy". Qatar Tribune. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013.
- ^ Embassy of Australia in Doha
- ^ "Amir receives credentials of five new ambassadors". Gulf Times. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Ambassador to Qatar". Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Albeck-Ripka, Livia; Zhuang, Yan (26 October 2020). "Women on Qatar Airways Flight Strip-Searched, Sparking Outrage in Australia". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ Women on flight from Qatar to Australia reportedly internally examined on tarmac after premature baby found in Doha airport bathroom
- ^ "Qatar's airport strip-searching incident shocked Australia. Here's what we know". ABC News. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Football Australia reflects on a memorable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Football Australia reflects on a memorable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fnews%2Fnsw%2Fqatar-offers-to-bring-australians-home-from-war-torn-israel%2Fnews-story%2Fa54c9780b37e3263fd8ffd88f4591878&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPA-Segment-1-NOSCORE
- ^ "'Every boom, you feel it': Australians describe Israel terror amid emotional airport reunions". www.9news.com.au. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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