Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Friedrich Merz, who was recently elected as the new Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Amir expressed his best wishes for Merz’s success. He also voiced optimism about the future of Qatar-Germany relations.
In a congratulatory cable, He praised the strong friendship and strategic cooperation between Qatar and Germany. He emphasized the importance of continuing joint efforts at all levels to deepen the bilateral partnership shaped under Friedrich Merz’s leadership. The Amir also highlighted the potential for enhanced collaboration that benefits both nations and their people.
Furthermore, the Amir shared a personal message via his official account on the X platform (formerly Twitter). “I am pleased to congratulate Friedrich Merz on his election as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany,” the post read. “We enjoy strong friendship and distinguished cooperation. We wish him success in his duties. Additionally, we look forward to continuing our joint work to strengthen our bilateral partnership and achieve greater mutual benefits.”
The Qatar-Germany relationship spans multiple sectors, including energy, education, investment, and trade. With Friedrich Merz taking office, Qatar hopes to further expand these areas of cooperation under his leadership.
This message of congratulations not only reflects Qatar’s diplomatic outreach. It also reinforces Qatar’s commitment to nurturing long-standing alliances with key international partners like Friedrich Merz’s Germany.
As global challenges evolve, both countries are expected to collaborate closely on economic development, regional security, and climate action under the guidance of Friedrich Merz.

