Jaishankar's Diplomatic Mission to Qatar: Strengthening Bilateral Ties Amidst Regional Turmoil

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Qatar for a day-long visit to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and energy with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The visit follows the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel and is set against the regional tensions in West Asia.


PTI | Doha | Updated: 30-06-2024 16:55 IST | Created: 30-06-2024 16:55 IST
Jaishankar's Diplomatic Mission to Qatar: Strengthening Bilateral Ties Amidst Regional Turmoil
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In a significant diplomatic move, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar landed in Qatar on Sunday for a day-long official visit. The talks are aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and energy sectors with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the helm. This visit is pivotal, coming just months after Qatar freed eight former Indian Navy personnel, who were previously sentenced to death.

Upon arrival, Jaishankar was received by Qatar's Chief of Protocol, Ibrahim Fakhroo, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Qatar. Further, Jaishankar is slated to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, who also handles the Foreign Minister role.

The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi stated that the visit allows both nations to review key areas of bilateral relations, including political, trade, investment, energy, security, and cultural ties. The discussions will also encompass regional issues, notably Israel's continuing military offensives in Gaza. The visit underscores the deep, historic relations between India and Qatar, reaffirmed by high-level visits, such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Qatar earlier this year.

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