DOHA, Feb. 15, 2024 (TBINN)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he had a wonderful meeting with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani here and discussed ways to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Narendra Modi arrived in Doha on Wednesday night on an official visit to Qatar. This is Indian Prime Minister’s second visit to Qatar, he first visited Qatar in June 2016.
“Had a wonderful meeting with PM @MBA_AlThani. Our discussions revolved around ways to boost India-Qatar friendship,” Narendra said in a post on Social Media after the meeting.
Earlier, External Affairs Ministry said Narendra held fruitful talks with the prime minister of Qatar.
“PM @narendramodi held a fruitful meeting with HH @MBA_AlThani_, PM & FM of Qatar in Doha. Discussions covered expanding bilateral cooperation in sectors such as trade & investment, energy, finance among others,” External Affairs Ministry’s spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on Social Media.
On his arrival, Narendra was received by Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the airport. During his two-day visit, Narendra attended a dinner hosted in his honour by Qatar’s prime minister.
Today, Indian Prime Minister will meet the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and hold talks on bilateral as well as regional and global issues, External Affairs Ministry said.
After he arrived in Doha, Narendra posted that he was looking forward to a fruitful visit that would deepen bilateral ties.
“Landed in Doha. Looking forward to a fruitful Qatar visit which will deepen India-Qatar friendship,” Modi wrote on Social Media and thanked Indian diaspora in Doha for the exceptional welcome.
“An exceptional welcome in Doha! Grateful to the Indian diaspora,” he said on Social Media and shared pictures of him being greeted by an enthusiastic Indian diaspora.
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