During a day-long visit to Doha, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The two leaders discussed various aspects of their bilateral relationship, focusing on political, trade, investment, energy, technology, culture, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues.
Jaishankar’s visit to Qatar was prompted by the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been sentenced to death by the Qatari government. The purpose of the visit was to enhance India-Qatar relations and continue dialogue on mutual interests. According to the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, the visit would enable both sides to review various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, and people-to-people ties as well as regional and international issues.
Earlier in the day, Jaishankar was welcomed at the airport by Chief of Protocol Ibrahim Fakhroo. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Qatar in February had further strengthened the historic and friendly relations between the two countries. Regular high-level exchanges between India and Qatar have been a hallmark of their relationship. The MEA emphasized the importance of this visit in fostering closer ties and cooperation between the two nations.
During his meeting with Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for his insights on the Gaza situation and conveyed warm wishes from Prime Minister Modi. Both leaders agreed that regular dialogue is crucial in maintaining strong bilateral relations between their countries.
In conclusion, S Jaishankar’s visit to Doha marks an important step towards enhancing India-Qatar relations. Through high-level talks and discussions focused on various aspects of their bilateral relationship
