Indonesia and Qatar Agree to Launch Strategic Dialogue

IDXChannel - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a strategic dialogue between the two countries.

The signing of the MoU took place on the sidelines of the official visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Qatar on Sunday (13/4/2025).

"The strategic dialogue underscores the strength of the bilateral relationship and highlights mutually beneficial opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas of shared interest, marking a new chapter in the partnership between the two countries," the two foreign ministers said in a joint press statement.

The two countries are committed to deepening collaboration in a range of key sectors, including but not limited to areas of political cooperation on international and regional issues of mutual interest, advancing security, defense, and counter-terrorism efforts.

The two countries also seek stronger economic cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, alongside fostering greater cultural exchange, building cultural bridges, and strengthening people-to-people connections.

"The State of Qatar and the Republic of Indonesia believe their strong and historic mutual partnership will benefit the interests of both countries elevating their bilateral relationship into higher level of cooperation," they stated. (Wahyu Dwi Anggoro)