Published: 15 February 2025
This will be Qatar Amir’s second visit to India after his first trip in 2015. He is visiting at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Amir of Qatar H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will be making an official visit to India on February 17 and 18, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday, Indian media reported.
The foreign ministry said that the Amir will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials, and business leaders.
On February 18, the Amir will receive a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan. He is scheduled to meet with President Droupadi Murmu, who will also host a banquet in his honour, and hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The talks between India and Qatar will focus on strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors.
This will be Qatar Amir’s second visit to India after his first trip in 2015. He is visiting at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The ministry said, “India and Qatar have deep-rooted historical ties of friendship, trust and mutual respect. In recent years, the ties between the two countries including in the areas of trade, investment, energy, technology, culture and people-to-people ties have continued to strengthen.”
“The Indian community residing in Qatar forms the largest expatriate community of Qatar, and is appreciated for its positive contribution in the progress and development of Qatar. The visit of His Highness the Amir will provide further momentum to our growing multifaceted partnership,” it added.
Last month, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Doha for his first diplomatic engagement of 2025, where he met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
