Relations between the State of Qatar and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have witnessed remarkable development in recent years, culminating in a significant diplomatic step with the opening of the Consulate General of the State of Qatar in the city of Erbil on 26 May 2024. The opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, who inaugurated the consulate building, alongside His Excellency Mr. Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. The event reflected the strength of bilateral relations and the mutual desire to enhance them.

Notably, there is a clear openness from the Kurdistan Regional Government to cooperate with the State of Qatar, particularly in vital areas such as education, economy, and investment. This signals promising future opportunities for partnership and integration between the two sides across various sectors.