Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim-bin-Hamid Al-Thani at the New Delhi airport, on February 17, 2025. Photo: X/@MEAIndia
Extending a rare gesture of hospitality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (February 17, 2025) went to the airport to receive Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, who arrived in New delhi on a two-day a visit to India.
The Amir is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold talks with Mr. Modi on Tuesday.
His visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. This would be the second state visit of the Amir of Qatar to India. He earlier visited India in March 2015, the MEA earlier 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.
Published – February 17, 2025 08:24 pm IST
