The Hellenic Republic and Qatar held their first Political Dialogue on 4 November 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Ioannis-Foivos Georgakakis, Head of the A6 Directorate for Arab Countries and the Middle East at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic; His Excellency Dr Khalid bin Fahad Al-Khater, Head of the Policy Planning Directorate at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and His Excellency Fahad bin Mohammed Kafoud, Head of the European Affairs Directorate at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At the meeting, the Hellenic Republic and Qatar announced their intention to establish an Annual Strategic Dialogue as a framework for deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities. Building on the positive momentum generated by the visit of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, to Athens in April 2026, the Strategic Dialogue reflects the strength of relations between the two friendly countries and their shared ambition to develop a forward-looking partnership that creates mutually beneficial opportunities for their people.
Greece and Qatar are partners in promoting peace, security and stability through diplomacy and dialogue, and underline their shared interest in strengthening their role as reliable partners contributing to regional and international stability.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and to safeguarding freedom of navigation and maritime security, particularly along vital international sea routes.
Both parties expressed their determination to turn shared priorities into practical cooperation and tangible results, including by strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security, technology and innovation, public health, culture, sport and education.
The Annual Strategic Dialogue will mark a new chapter in bilateral relations, providing a platform for constructive synergy, mutually beneficial cooperation and the continued development of the partnership between the two countries, the statement said.