Indonesia–Qatar relations
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Indonesia–Qatar relations were officially established on 10 November 1976.
Indonesia and Qatar have both signed a number of memorandums of understanding in fields like air transport, tourism, and agricultural cooperation.[3]
High level visits
Because of its oil and natural gas resources, Qatar is among the world's richest countries. Indonesian president,
Trade and investment
The total of bilateral trade volume in 2011 reached US$683.6 million, which was a 5.2% increase compared to those of 2010. The trade balance was heavily in favor to Qatar that over the years has booked trade surpluses over Indonesia. This is due to two main factors; first, the population and demographics of Qatar is too small to generate demands for Indonesian products, while the second is the seemingly perpetual increase of Indonesian need for oil, making the latter's imports almost solely related to oil. Indonesian exports to Qatar include furniture, office supplies, paper, electrical appliances, and home appliances.[3]
Indonesia is among Qatar's investment destinations. In May 2010, Qatar Holdings, an investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority, established an Indonesian fund worth $1 billion. A Qatari telecommunications company Qtel currently has a 65 percent stake in Indonesia's second largest telecommunications company, PT Indosat, worth more than US$3 billion.[2] A number of Indonesian companies have also invested in Qatar, almost all of them being oil-related, including Indonesian state oil company PT Pertamina which operates Qatar's Sector-3 oil and gas block.[2]
Migrant workers
Currently, there are around 40 thousand Indonesians working in Qatar. Some of them work in the oil sector, while others work as domestic helpers. Qatar seeks skilled and trained workers from Indonesia, especially oil workers and nurses. According to Indonesian Ministry of Workers in early 2014, Qatar has posted a request for skilled Indonesian workers to fill thousands of jobs available there. Among others are position in oil and gas industry, hotel and hospitality sector, information technology, construction sector, and as nurses.[4]
Indonesian Embassy
Indonesia has an embassy in Doha.
- Ambassador Ridwan Hassan[5]
Qatari Embassy
Qatar has an embassy in Jakarta.
- Ambassador Fawzia bint Idris Al Sulaiti[6]
References
- ^ "Colourful cultural show at Indonesian reception". Qatar Tribune. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d Veeramalla Anjaiah (December 21, 2010). "Qatar wants to invest more in rising Indonesia: Envoy". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ a b c KBRI Doha (April 22, 2012). "Meningkatkan Totalitas Diplomasi RI - Qatar" (in Indonesian). Tabloid Diplomasi. Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ Arie Novarina (February 4, 2014). "Menakertrans: Qatar sediakan ribuan lowongan TKI" (in Indonesian). Antara News. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Doha, State of Qatar". Kementerian Luar Negeri Repulik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Indonesian Foreign Minister Meets Qatar's Ambassador". www.mofa.gov.qa. Retrieved 2023-08-25.