Russia continues to deepen its ties with Qatar, including initiatives to localize production on Qatari soil through the transfer of technologies. This stance was articulated by first Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during the Russian-Qatar Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation Commission, with coverage from Tass. The emphasis is on bringing relevant technologies to Qatar by transfer, enabling local manufacturing and closer, more reliable supply chains. In the same breath, Moscow signaled readiness to increase the supply of agricultural products to Qatar, among them halal-certified goods, fortifying Qatar’s food security and diversification of imports.
On March 16, in Doha, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Manturov. During the talks, the Emir voiced support for all initiatives aimed at resolving the Ukraine crisis and discussed the paths to strengthen bilateral relations. The discussions also addressed developments in several areas of mutual interest between the two friendly countries, highlighting a shared vision for resilient cooperation and practical steps to expand economic and technical collaboration.
At the end of February, in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the Emir announced plans to visit Russia on April 17. This planned engagement underscored the ongoing momentum in dialogue between Moscow and Doha and reflected a broader strategy of high-level exchanges designed to fortify political trust and practical cooperation.
Earlier in the timeline, Qatar expressed support for efforts toward a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict, aligning with a diplomacy-first approach and signaling a willingness to engage in constructive, international dialogue as part of its foreign policy priorities.
These interactions illustrate a pattern of expanding cooperation that spans technology transfer, localization of production, and agricultural trade, with a particular emphasis on halal products. By exploring localization on Qatari soil and increasing agricultural supplies, Russia seeks to diversify its export matrix while Qatar looks to strengthen its industrial base and secure steady, standards-compliant imports. The conversations also reflect a strategic understanding that stable, well-ordered bilateral relations can contribute to regional stability and reliable supply chains in a volatile global environment. In all, the ongoing dialogue embodies a practical approach to deepening ties that both sides may find beneficial in the medium term, with high-level visits and continued negotiations expected as part of this developing partnership. The sources that reported these developments credit Tass for the information and context surrounding the discussions between Moscow and Doha.