Qatar: U.S. Recognition and Diplomatic Relations since 1776

Summary

Prior to 1971, the United States had a very limited relationship with what is today the State of Qatar. Relations became more regular following Qatar’s independence after years as a British protectorate.

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Recognition

U.S. Recognition of Qatar’s Independence, 1971

The United States recognized the State of Qatar on September 5, 1971, when the Department of State made an announcement to that effect. Qatar had previously been a protectorate under Great Britain, declaring independence on September 3, 1971, following the termination date of treaties with Great Britain.

Diplomatic Relations

Establishment of Diplomatic Relations, 1972

Diplomatic relations were established on March 19, 1972, when American Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary William A. Stoltzfus, Jr. presented his credentials to the government of the State of Qatar. Stoltzfus was also accredited to a number of other Persian Gulf states and he resided in Kuwait.

Establishment of the American Embassy in Qatar, 1973

The United States Embassy in Doha was established on February 24, 1973 under Chargé d’ Affaires ad interim John T. Wheelock. Robert P. Paganelli was the first resident Ambassador to Qatar, presenting his credentials to the State of Qatar on August 22, 1974.

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Where this page came from

This page was imported from U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776, published by the Office of the Historian of the U.S. Department of State: a work of the United States government, in the public domain.

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