The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will be on a state visit to India on 17-18 February. The Amir will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials and a business delegation.
The MEA added that the Amir will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on 18 February 2025. He will hold discussions with President Droupadi Murmu, who will also host a banquet in his honour, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions between India and Qatar are expected to cover various aspects of the bilateral relations.
Earlier this year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Doha for his first diplomatic engagement of 2025, where he met Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Following the meeting in a post on X, Jaishankar said, "I am Delighted to meet PM and FM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha today. This is my first diplomatic engagement in 2025. We will have a productive review of our bilateral cooperation and a wide-ranging discussion on recent regional and global developments."
Both India and Qatar enjoy deep-rooted historical ties of friendship, trust and mutual respect, with ties between the two countries growing rapidly in several sectors, including in the areas of trade, investment, energy, technology and culture.
The MEA in its note also said that the Indian community residing in Qatar forms the largest expatriate community of Qatar and is appreciated for its positive contribution to the progress and development of Qatar. The visit the Amir will provide further momentum to our growing multifaceted partnership.
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