Kosovo–Qatar relations

Kosovan–Qatari

Kosovo	Qatar
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Kosovo, Doha	none
Envoy
Ambassador Amir Ahmeti	none

Kosovan-Qatari relationsare foreign relations betweenKosovoandQatar.Kosovodeclared its independencefromSerbiaon 17 February 2008 and Qatarrecognizedit on 7 January 2011.

History

The case ofKosovo Warwas discussed by members of theOrganisation of Islamic Cooperationin Qatar in 1998.On 7 January 2011 Qatar became the 73rd country to officially recognize the independence of Kosovo. Nearly in the same time Qatar voted in favor of Kosovo's membership on theWorld Bank.In May 2015 Deputy Foreign Minister of Kosovo Petrit Selimi visited Qatar, where he discussed with Qatari officials about existing opportunities to further the cooperation in areas such as economy and education.Some Kosovar young people work in Qatar, mainly in the service sector, attracted by good job opportunities and high salaries. This has caused among parts of Kosovo society concerns about exploitation of young workers in illegal activities.