NEW DELHI: Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a state visit to India on February 17-18, govt announced Saturday. Al-Thani had last visited India in 2015.
The Amir will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and business leaders. PM Modi had travelled to Doha last year for a bilateral visit during which he thanked the Amir for the release of eight Indian Navy veterans who had been arrested and sentenced to death for espionage. One of these men, however, is yet to return to India.
During his visit, Al-Thani will hold discussions with President Murmu and Modi, as both sides look to enhance cooperation in areas like trade, investment, energy and new technology. The govt said in its announcement that India and Qatar have deep-rooted historical ties of friendship, trust and mutual respect.