Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, is in India for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks his second visit to the country since March 2015.
The Emir, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials, and business leaders, will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Following the welcome, he will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi at Hyderabad House at 12:00 p.m. The discussions will focus on strengthening the longstanding ties between India and Qatar, covering key areas of mutual interest.
At 1:00 p.m., both sides will exchange Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Hyderabad House, further enhancing cooperation between the two nations.
Later in the evening, at 7:00 p.m., Sheikh Tamim will meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. His visit will conclude with his departure from India at 9:05 p.m.
In a special gesture, Prime Minister Modi personally welcomed Sheikh Tamim at the Air Force Station in Palam on Monday evening. The warm embrace shared between the two leaders reflected the deep ties and strong partnership between India and Qatar.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on X: “A special gesture for a special friend! PM Modi welcomed HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, at the airport as he arrived in New Delhi for his second state visit to India. The visit will further strengthen the bonds of the India-Qatar partnership.”
–IANS