Europe Asia News

Greece and Qatar decided to establish an annual strategic dialogue mechanism to strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared priorities.

According to a statement from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first political dialogue meeting between the two countries took place on November 4, 2026.

The meeting was co-chaired by Ioannis-Foivos Georgakakis, Director of the A6 Directorate for Arab Countries and the Middle East at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Khalid bin Fahad Al-Khater, Director of the Political Planning Department at Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Fahad bin Mohammed Kafoud, Director of the European Affairs Department.

During the meeting, the two sides emphasized their goal of building on the positive momentum generated by the visit of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Athens in April 2026, with the aim of developing relations between the two countries within the framework of a forward-looking partnership.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting peace, security and stability through diplomacy and dialogue. They also agreed on their commitment to international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), protecting freedom of navigation and strengthening maritime security, particularly along international maritime trade routes.

The two countries announced their intention to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, defense and security, technology and innovation, public health, culture, sports and education, with the aim of translating shared priorities into concrete cooperation.

The statement noted that the annual strategic dialogue mechanism would mark the beginning of a new chapter in relations between the two countries and establish a regular platform for developing mutually beneficial cooperation.