Diplomatic relations between the two countries started at non-resident level in 1978.

The Gambian embassy was opened in Doha in 2000.

Mutual Visits

• Two visits by H.E. President Yahya Jammeh in 2001 and 2002.
• A visit by H.E. President of Gambia to Qatar in 2012.
• A visit by H.E. Gambia's Foreign Affairs Minister to Qatar in 2012.

Signed Agreements

• An agreement on economic, trade and technical cooperation 2002.
• An agreements on the promotion and protection of mutual investments, and avoidance of double taxation 2002.
• An agreement on cultural cooperation 2011.
• A twin town agreement between Doha and Banjul municipalities 2011.
• A memorandum of understanding between the ministries of foreign affairs of the two countries2002.