TEHRAN (Iran News) Abbas Aliabadi conveyed the message on the occasion of Qatar National Day in a letter addressed to Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, Qatar’s ambassador to Tehran. In his message, Aliabadi congratulated the Qatari government and people and emphasized that Qatar’s National Day symbolizes not only the establishment of the modern Qatari state but also the country’s firm determination toward progress, human dignity, and regional and international engagement.

The message reads: “On behalf of the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I extend heartfelt congratulations on the National Day of the State of Qatar and wish the best for the brotherly nation of Qatar. This auspicious day is not merely a date on the calendar; it represents the spirit of national self-confidence that has transformed Qatar into one of the influential players on the international stage in recent decades.

“Qatar has managed to combine its Arab traditions with a modern vision, presenting a distinguished model of effective governance, targeted investment, and active diplomacy. The country’s initiatives in mediation, humanitarian relief, and regional diplomacy have reinforced its position as a significant international actor.”

Aliabadi highlighted that Iran and Qatar are currently experiencing an “exceptional period of constructive engagement, mutual trust, and expanding cooperation,” strengthened by cultural, religious, and historical ties as well as close political, security, and economic coordination across the Persian Gulf.

He pointed to recent high-level exchanges, including the visit of Iran’s President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to Qatar in October 2024 and the visit of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Iran in March 2025, as indicators of the depth and breadth of bilateral relations.

Trade between the two countries has also grown significantly. According to Aliabadi, bilateral trade rose from $200 million in 2023 to $310 million in 2024. In the first six months of 2025, trade reached $168 million, marking an 18% increase compared with the same period the previous year. He emphasized that this upward trend reflects the determination of both governments to deepen economic ties.

“Although the current level of economic cooperation is satisfactory, we believe there remain substantial untapped capacities. With the efforts of officials in both countries and the targets set, we hope to further expand our commercial and economic relations,” Aliabadi stated.

He confirmed that, with prior coordination, the 11th Joint Economic Commission will convene in early February in Tehran, adding that the meeting is expected to open “new avenues of cooperation” between the two nations.

Aliabadi concluded by noting that Qatar National Day is an occasion not only to honor the country’s history and achievements but also to reflect on new partnership opportunities. He emphasized that the world today is more in need than ever of regional cooperation, joint initiatives, and full utilization of economic and human capacities for a more secure and prosperous future.

He reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to expand comprehensive cooperation with Qatar in all mutually agreed fields, and once again congratulated Qatar’s Emir, government, and people, wishing them continued success, peace, and prosperity.

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Saeed Mohammad in an interview explained details of the infrastructures on Kish Free Zone for supporting 2022 Soccer World Cup and revealed the conditions of Qataris for accepting Iranian travel agencies.

Touching upon the actions taken in two free zones of Kish and Qeshm for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, he said that Iran had four years to prepare cities and areas for supporting the World Cup but no action has been taken in this period.

He went on to say that since last October, they pursued actions for preparing free zones close to Qatar and recently a Qatari delegation visited infrastructures and capacities of this area and expressed their satisfaction and they reiterated Kish is similar to Qatar and both sides reached good agreements on support of tourists and World Cup fans.

Mohammad went on to say that in this short period, the required infrastructures on Kish Island were completed, adding that although it was not an easy job, the number of five-star hotels has increased and 10,000 beds of five-star hotels will be allocated to the passengers.

He reiterated five football pitches and gyms will be completed in the next three months. He noted that the capacity of Kish terminal has been increased and the existing Kish Airport terminal is ready for transfer of 5.1m passengers and the new terminal with capacity of 6m passengers will come on stream in 6 months.

He also announced agreement between Iran and Qatar to increase their daily direct flights to 400 per week and Qatar Airways and Kish Air will cooperate.

He also said that two cruise ships have been provided for the shuttle of passengers between Kish and Qatar and three more will be added till the World Cup kicks off.

Mohammad also urged Iranian travel agencies which are interested to operate during the World Cup to announce readiness and Qataris after reviewing the quality and conditions of the agencies will approve the qualified ones to operate during the World Cup.

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The MOUs were endorsed by Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development Rostam Qasemi and Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti in Iran’s southern Kish Island on Monday, IRNA reported.

The documents included an agreement previously approved by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi during his visit to Qatar, as well as, three cooperation MOUs on air transportation, an MOU on maritime transportation, and a document on cooperation regarding Qatar World Cup 2022.

As reported, the maritime agreement was signed by the heads of the two countries’ maritime organizations.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti arrived on Kish Island on Sunday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart.

During the talks, the two sides discussed cooperation in a variety of areas including collaboration in free trade zones and also finalized some previously reached agreements on economic cooperation.

During his meeting with Qasemi, Al Sulaiti also expressed his country’s willingness for the expansion of maritime ties with Iran’s southern coastal provinces.

He stressed that Iran is one of the most important and influential countries in the region, saying: “The World Cup 2022 is not exclusive to Qatar and we intended to use the capacities of all countries in the region in this regard.”

Qasemi for his part referred to the signing of 14 MOUs between the two countries during the visit of President Raisi to Doha, and stressed: “[implementing] the memorandum of understanding on maritime cooperation between the two countries and the facilitation of trade and tourism are among the most important issues currently discussed.”

Stating that the coastal provinces of Iran can have extensive trade with Qatari ports, the official added that the International Imam Khomeini port in Khuzestan province can be a great source and destination of trading goods with Qatar.

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The consignment consists of 16 tons of medical equipment and supplies, QNA reported.

The aid dispatch comes upon directives from Qatar’s Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, according to the Qatari media.

Qatar has also sent virus aid to Algeria, Palestine, Italy, Lebanon, Gaza, Tunisia, Nepal, and Rwanda.

The coronavirus pandemic has killed over 217,000 people worldwide and infected more than 3.1 million, while more than 928,000 have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University in the US.

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The shipment, which Qatar Airways has delivered, weighs 15 tons and contains basic medical equipment and supplies, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) said on Friday, Qatar News Agency reported.

Director-General of QFFD Khalifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari said this “continued assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran reflects the active role of the State of Qatar in supporting brotherly and friendly countries and helping them to overcome and contain this crisis and fight the pandemic, which poses a threat to the whole world”.

Qatar had previously sent two shipments of health and medical supplies to Iran in the past month and a half.

On April 22, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the spread of the coronavirus and wishing good health to the government and people of Iran and all Muslims around the world, said, “We must work together to prevent the spread of the disease.”

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Iran has surpassed 88,000, of whom more than 66,000 have fully recovered from the disease, according to the country’s Health Ministry officials.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iran’s main airline, Iran Air, launched three new flight routes to the Qatari capital Doha amid a boom in bilateral relations that have helped trade flourish between the two countries.

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