Qatar recognizes the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, confirms the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Republic of Kosovo..
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar has notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo through a note verbale that the Emirate of Qatar has decided to recognize the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on January 4, 2011.
On its diplomatic note, Qatar has expressed readiness to establish diplomatic and strengthen economic relations with the new Balkans country.