Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to visit Qatar in June
A leading English daily in India reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to visit Qatar in June.
It has reported that Modi will visit Qatar on a separate tour in June after his visit of Iran next month.
The Economic Times has reported that “Prime Minister Modi plans separate trips to Iran and Qatar in May and June respectively”.
The daily said the Indian PM will make a trip to Qatar early June where energy deals and diaspora issues besides regional challenges are expected to dominate the agenda.
He is also expected to address a meeting of the Indian diaspora at a stadium in Doha on the lines of his previous meetings in Dubai, USA, Canada, UK, Australia and China.
“While there are indications that the trip to Qatar could be standalone, there are some speculations that Modi can visit Doha en route to Washington. Dates of June 4-6 are in the works for the visit to Doha,” the Economic Times has reported quoting sources.
On a query from Gulf Times, Indian ambassador Sanjiv Arora said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi accords high importance to the historically friendly relations and multidimensional co-operation between India and Qatar and deeply appreciates the most gracious invitation of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdulla bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.
“As per normal protocol and practice, salient information on the dates and other aspects of the PM’s visit would be announced by the Government of India’s official spokesperson shortly before the visit.”
It may be recalled that HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was in India in March last year.
This was also the first visit by a head of state of an Arab country after Modi took charge as prime minister. Later HH the Emir extended an invite to the premier to visit Doha.
India sources nearly 80% of its import of LNG from Qatar and this visit could witness some announcements by Qatar to invest in key Indian sectors, the newspaper reported.
Qatar will be third Gulf Co-operation Council country that Modi will be visiting after his trips to the UAE last August and Saudi Arabia this April that yielded substantial results in counter-terror initiatives and investments, Economic Times said.
While the current volume of Qatar’s FDI in India is modest, Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (Qatar Investment Authority) and other State-owned entities, as well as private investors in Qatar are keenly looking at attractive investment options in infrastructural sectors in India such as real estate, construction, roads and highways, airports and airlines, ports, LNG, petrochemicals and fertilisers and tourism/hospitality, the daily added.
Courtesy: gulf-times.com
Somebody thinks so...
Does reporting comments have any affect ?
Who has reported whom..what have you been smoking. I never report comments. Why should I...I believe in discussion and debate, not in muzzling voices...behave yourself...
@Mufti.
Either listen to others patiently or block them by REPORTING there every comment. Disgusting style to feed your ego. Good Job- that's what you have learned.
Mufti: So can I, but I agree with your proposal.
acchabaccha: I can counter each and every point of yours. Let us leave it here and pray for peaceful and terrorism free Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Mufti Shahid: Your statement that Russian administration was far better than the Taliban rule is way off the mark. The Russians were never able to sit peacefully in Afghanistan for a single day, let alone set up an administration and rule the country. They came in, faced severe retaliation from the Afghan people, and then got kicked out licking their wounds. As for "thousands of Afghan students studying in Indian universities free of cost", you are just talking of educating students. While writing you simply forgot that Pakistan provided food and shelter to millions (repeat millions) of Afghan refugees and continues to do so till this day, after the Soviet entered Afghanistan. Many Afghan nationals staying in Pakistan just do not want to return home. India is not providing the students education for "free." There is a long-term motive behind it's game. The game is to gradually build up a society in Afghanistan which is deeply anti-Pakistan, This process is known as "indoctrination." No one gives anything for free, Mr Mufti! A very good example is that of Hamid Karzai the former president of Afghanistan who received his education at Himachal Pradesh University in India. He was always leaning towards India during his term due to his past associations with that country.
pheku......here again.
//taught indian muslims about there history.//
what are Indian Muslims taught about their history. Could you please explain? Unlike you, Indian mulsims are not taught that their history starts with Mohd. bin qassim. Our civilization dates back to thousands of years.
//India will spend billions to implement Chanakya rules against there enemies//
Given education is not Chanakiya politics. It is to help society grow. And your Madrassas in Pakistan are giving scientific education? Like Abdul Aziz of Lal-Masjid is doing. Hell broke loose when women's bill was passed in Punjab assembly recently.
//Im not sure if his any militant group is active there or not. but im sure they wont be raping women, and killing innocent people.//
when you are not sure about things, then don't comment. I live there and i know the reality.
@WT. Sorry to misunderstood your point. i agree with you.
I have read both. those students are new generations they only know what they have been taught just like indian muslims about there history.
India will spend billions to implement Chanakya rules against there enemies.
Im not sure if his any militant group is active there or not. but im sure they wont be raping women, and killing innocent people.
Who supported that Balouch leader to stand against the govt ?
It was indeed "funny" when the only weapon available was the sword. But it isn't "funny" anymore when the radioactive radiation of a nuke travels all over the planet. And when the half-time of plutonium used in nukes is 54,000 years! But to understand that it requires more brain than normal people on QL have!
//How Russians were far better than taliban govt- did they built Academic institutes and feed local people there? //
You must be still reading Gen Zia's version of politics and history. Their administration was far better than Taliban rule.
//Have you been in Afghanistan? //
There are thousands of Afgan students studying in Indian universities free of cost. Indian govt. spends millions of dollars on their scholarship and technical courses. They all blame Pakistan and USA for their miseries.
//Hafiz Sayed has the only concerns against indian occupied kashmir & indian Barbarousness due to which india has made him so SPECIAL & RENOWNED FIGURE.//
Otherwise he must be a saint. I am from ''Indian occupied Kashmir''. His militant group is very much active there- causing mayhem.
//Do India, America admits there strategic assets in Afghanistan & Baluchistan ??//
Indian govt. is as foolish as Pakistani govt. India shouldn't get into the internal affairs of Pakistan. However it was your own Gen. who killed Balouch leader Nawab Bughti in air strikes. You antagonised the whole population.
How Russians were far better than taliban govt- did they built Academic institutes and feed local people there? Have you been in Afghanistan? How many people you have talked with -who personally experienced the taliban govt? there are series of onground realities which media has shredded to misguide the people.
- Hafiz sayed has the only concerns against indian occupied kashmir & indian Barbarousness due to which india has made him so SPECIAL & RENOWNED FIGURE.
Do India, America admits there strategic assets in Afghanistan & Baluchistan ??
I think you misunderstood my post ....
//Helping your Brother country to get rid of an invader enemy which was a threat for both doesn't fit with your quote.//
Russains were any time better than Taliban.
// There are no more shielded groups as you mentioned.//
You must be joking. Last time I checked, Hafiz Sayeed (Ameer of LeT)delivered a lecture in Punjab university. Who knows he may be awarded with honorary degree next time.
//which country doesn't have strategic assets ?? America & India is sitting in Afghanistan for what purpose??//
So you admit Pakistan is supporting Taliban terrorists in Afganistan.
Only David has managed to do this thus far :O)
History is cyclic. Big Dogs come and go..
The key thing to remember that in most nations, the leaders strive to do what is best for their country.....
And I did say "most"
@Brit. Either Big Dog will die by his fate or you need to shoot him down if get mad.
@Mufti. Helping your Brother country to get rid of an invader enemy which was a threat for both doesn't fit with your quote. AF-Pak fought back together against Russia in AF. US only supported it on there best as it was in there favor but it wasn't there initiative. There are no more shielded groups as you mentioned. which country doesn't have strategic assets ?? America & India is sitting in Afghanistan for what purpose??
Lesson in life: Don't mess with the Big Dog ...
\\As for eradicating terrorism, there is no country in the world that has sacrificed so many lives of its forces let alone civilians, to fight this serious problem//
They say,'' As you sow so shall you reap''. But still Punjab based terrorist groups LeT & Jaish Muhammed, Spahe-Sahiba etc are shielded. What is good Taliban all about? Strategic asset in Afghanistan, right?
@Brite @ WT
There is a long list of countries who have not yet declared or under NATO nukes sharing list.
Agreed with you acchabaccha. Probably that's the reason, the largest terrorist group of this time has a major recruitment from Europe & West.
WT makes a valid point.. The select few want to have such weapons and are against anyone else having them...
@WT - very funny, take a sip of coffee pls.
its part of international politics , every nation has there own concerns...its from the old ages...
History always repeats itself... but now we have more advanced stuff than before. rest is all same..
There is something called a "deterrent." Both the countries know very well the consequences of any "misadventure" by any of them. As for eradicating terrorism, there is no country in the world that has sacrificed so many lives of its forces let alone civilians, to fight this serious problem. For the last couple of years the armed forces of the country have been actively hitting targets with total success and clearing areas where terrorists had sanctuaries. Curbing religious extremism is always an uphill task not just in Pakistan but also in all countries of the world. Religious bigots are present everywhere, and so are their followers. This is true not just in the east but also in the west where people are seemingly "more educated."
There is something called a "deterrent." Both the countries know very well the consequences of any "misadventure" by any of them. As for eradicating terrorism, there is no country in the world that has sacrificed so many lives of its forces let alone civilians, to fight this serious problem. For the last couple of years the armed forces of the country have been actively hitting targets with total success and clearing areas where terrorists had sanctuaries. Curbing religious extremism is always an uphill task not just in Pakistan but also in all countries of the world. Religious bigots are present everywhere, and so are their followers. This is true not just in the east but also in the west where people are seemingly "more educated."
Well.. Pakistan would have there own counter for this, if Modi's visits to GCC is meaningful.
Lets talk about India - the focus of this Post.
I dont think there is any benefit to common Indians for all his visits to the world. Poor is still getting poorer.
Do you think migration of businessmen, skilled & unskilled workers to abroad is sign of success & achievement?
Right, the REAL enemies of the human kind are - USA, Russia, China, UK, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and (suspected) Israel. Each of them can terminate the human race. To be honest, I hate each of those countries from the bottom of my heart!
I doubt anyone is out to obliterate Pakistan. However, it is clear that there is a message being sent to Pakistan.
By the way, India is also nuclear capable.
//General Mussharraf once stated the country's nuclear arsenal is not for fireworks.//
A hollow threat, they can never be used. Both the countries know the repercussions of using nuclear weapons. Rather than these threat theatrics, Pakistan should focus on improving economy, eradicating terrorism and curbing religious extremism. India should also shift its focus from Pakistan. There are other challenges which needs urgent redressal.
Waiting for a grand address at the diaspora. Definitely will be mutual for both countries and adds to the number of countries he visited
While some have suggested that the visit is to "corner" Pakistan, this view can best be described as being "myopic." Pakistan has its own importance and has a strategic role to play both economically and militarily in the region, and in the world. It should not be forgotten the country is a nuclear power and as former president General Mussharraf once stated the country's nuclear arsenal is not for fireworks. I just hope people and political leaders would think and work for peace in the region rather than plan on "cornering" or obliterating a country from the map of the world.
Lol.....Joys to All !
Please don't waste ur time we all know Rizk has only one single merit saying Lol on each / every post he looks at [ does not read ].
wondering when will zack will tell us a single merit of Rizks if he knows, lol.
Rizk, Can't u focus on the topic, u are spoiling a good discussion , mend ur silly ways.
Nobody gets irritated with the silly meaningless inputs by Rizks, because it's copy of their own third face @ britexpa/funa/etc/ .........
Yup, I am the shining star which shines in the Morning and sleeps in the night.....:)
Looking forward to meet the PM of world's largest Democracy
R2, That's the most difficult task for zacm/britex/abc/xyz/etc.
Rizk is a star which does not shine in the night. LOL.
Joys to All ! :)
blah blah blah ...
okay zack, tell alteast one single merit of Rizk .
okay zack, tell alteast one single merit of Rizk .
MM, rizks role is limited to say -Lol - just after he understands what britexpa wanted to tell zacm, ha ha ha .
@Riyal2Rupee/MM/Prize/Humbles - I dun have hatred in my heart, I point out the reality...now I know that when I speak the truth...it hurts you and you take it to your heart. I know you have much love and affinity to Qatar. But lets try to offer QLers some truth of the fact! Not your "no Value Comments" with joys and clicking "likes" to your own comments. Its so obivious that you have schizo issues using multiple ids and pointing fingers at others to use the same tactics. I have no need to hide from you as I am tru to myself! What I state is the facts and truth to the reality...at no point in any of my comments hide agendas or give false claims, as you do. Now I know you are scared of the truth and try to always delude others here in QL. Let it be known once and for all, that MM/Humbles/Prize/Rupee2Riyal are one person using multiple accounts...he may go by other user accounts after this...that he is not truthful...always paints a picture with self-indulged lies (which brings him much pleasures...that he trolls everyday on the forum to say things with no value. Let it be known to all!
Oh, this one { Rizk } was missing since yesterday, another joking personality ....... ever fuuny ...........
shuaibh has perfectly described the two ' gentlemen ' who are mistaken at the roots ............without naming zackm n britexpa , lol.
Lol britey ! :)
zackm: Don't forget to give yourself a "like"
britexpa, you have to admit for ur often BS posts , it was not insult untill you incite hatredness in zacm's mind. Let there be peace here at ql. Do NOT try to command other independent qlers except ur own multi faced ids.
@shuaibh - very well said!
Prize, I have been telling everyone that I am only using one ID here in QL, I am not a schizo...like MM, Prize, Humbles, Rupee2Riyal....this is one person = MM
When someone isn't smart enough to express their frustration, they use dirty words. Those are words that describe a lack of intelligence. Smart people don't use those kind of dirty words, because they find it an insult to their intelligence.
---Nouman Ali Khan.
All things said and done here, sorry everyone I have gone off track on some of my comments here. I do hope that this visit by the PM India does bring some positive news to the Indian Community here. I do wish all the Indian Bizmen to benefit from trade bi-lateral talks. But pls, if you really want to add value to the overall society and diverse communities here in Qatar. Pls do good and honest biz, pls do not cut corners, lie, delay, cheat, scam. I do know there are some good Indian bizmen out there, I have met great honest ones. But there are so many dishonest ones out here, that when you meet any bizmen from India, you guard and caution is up. So pls, lets all work together and lets try to develop Qatar with honest and contrite heart! I truely wish that this will happen
zacm, can't you answer with one id than using the multiple faces like britexpa for picking up fights with innocent qlers ? you seems to be silly for britexpa who just came out to help you.
@zackm, EXACTLY that's my point as well.
@the_Rogue - whats difficult to understand, its one of those visits that all PMs go to...Its like I make a visit to the maijilis of my Qatari friends during the weekends to keep our friendship intact and talk about future biz plans. But nothing happens immediately!
@Prize, I am just nobody, but just want to remind you about a post like 2 years ago posted by yourself.
http://www.qatarliving.com/forum/qatar-living-lounge/posts/avoid-foul-mouthing
@Prize, I am just nobody, but just want to remind you about a post like 2 years ago posted by yourself.
http://www.qatarliving.com/forum/qatar-living-lounge/posts/avoid-foul-mouthing
Prize: Is there a particular reason that you need to issue personal insults rather than posting on the topic being discussed ?
@GUYS, when the answer is very simple "NOTHING" what is the point for all of us arguing & fighting here for nothing but just boiling our blood and getting high pressure.
At Prize, Yes I am a fool to stay here no not enjoy my investment in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong and Singapore. Not to mention - my North American funds, which I purchased 5 years back, which contained Apple, Facebook and other stocks! But don't worry Prize, when I leave this place I will enjoy it. What did you use your money on?
Well said Zackm! Until a proper justice system is enforced these vile crimes against women will go unchecked.
ROFL, zackm has investment all over the world ! A fool like zackm has no difficulty to identify himself.
@the_rogue - answer is very simple, "NOTHING"
@ Brit - I am glad we are on the same page! I am a monkey and I do love peanuts :D Cheers Brity!
@shafqat-hayat - Gandhi long long time ago has requested all Indian to view Women of their country differently and respect them. But now India has been labelled rape capital of the world, due to their inability to administer proper justice in their country. Yes Bollywood has some part in it on women has to be viewed. Also that famous movie Slumdog Millionaire, girls are being sold and being forced for >>> Sigh I know rape happens in any country, but whats the rate compared to all over the world!
Mahatma Gandhi
“To call woman the weaker sex is a libel; it is man's injustice to woman. If by strength is meant brute strength, then, indeed, is woman less brute than man. If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immeasurably man's superior. Has she not greater intuition, is she not more self-sacrificing, has she not greater powers of endurance, has she not greater courage? Without her, man could not be. If nonviolence is the law of our being, the future is with woman. Who can make a more effective appeal to the heart than woman?"
zackm: As the old saying goes - You pay peanust, you get monkeys..
You award cheap contracts without proper oversight and quality controls in place and you will get shoddy workmanship
I always recall a case in Saudi where a company had a small contract to "resurface" a tennis court.
I witnessed 10 labourers and three supervisors turn up wearing wellington boots.
They poured hot tar on to the surface and then the labourers got to work spreading the tar using wooden brushes...
It was hard to watch and I felt really sorry for the workers.
@all guys, aren't we being diverted from the main objective. What benefits does a common man / business man / Indian Expat will have from this visit?
Don't push yourself for number of rape cases, lack of toilets, GCC sending message to pakistan, blah blah blah.,
No matter what the point still the same " What does an Indian Expat gain from this Visit ? "
@Brity - do you prefer made in India Quality or Made in Europe, America, Japan or Korea? More Indian companies for the projects here??? Brace yourself for more cheap labour and cutting corners on those projects. This is why buildings and roads have cracks. Even the railways here wasn't awarded to Indian Engineering Companies, instead it was awarded to Germans, Korean and other Euro Countries.
Mufti: valid point.. I think the GCC is trying to send a clear message to Pakistan
Apart from business, Mr. Modi is trying to corner Pakistan. Third visit to any Gulf country in a short period of time.
@the_rogue - is that why there has been several reports of Indian Community suicide. do you really think buz here is going to get better, dispite the Economic Downturn. I highly doubt that government here will open up their pockets for further biz with India or other countries for the time being. Instead I see further budget cuts and trade.
Indian expat who is doing a business here will be for sure benefited. I am talking about the common man who lives here to earn his day-to-day living.
Indian expats will benefit because Qatar will probably allow more Indian companies to bid for projects, import more Indian products and most likely allow for more Indian workers to come to the country
@ Britexpat .. it looks funny but do you know the brutal reality behind this?
- going out to Farms, Trees, Fields for Toilet is a big cause of Rape. those women are scared to get raped. so actually its a kind of Protest ..
@ britexpat, Win/Win both sides yes, for Qatar Govt and India Govt. I mean good for Indian Expats.
By the_rogue: A state visit usually means a win/win for both sides..
@Zackm - there are huge number of Rape cases which are not even reported or comes on media other than The country's Capital. The Filthy Bollywood has a very big role in it to misguide & Seduce People - they are Proudly spreading it to other countries also.
I hope something good comes out of the visit.
Funny you mentioned that - read this story a few days ago
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/indian-woman-refuses-to-marry-man-because-theres-no-toilet-in-his-house-a6991786.html
Lets talk about the Toilet Campaign for 1.2 Billion of People without Toilets - they have wasted Billions of Funds on it rather educating people. Those Govt Built Toilets has later become "Place of Worship" or Demolished to sell the material by the Owners.
Don't worry MM, my investments are all over the world except for Qatar and India, Qatar there is no real time trading for stocks, which really suck when you want to buy and sell. India, tell me about all the BS regulations and tax regime, you lose more time and money filling out the paperwork before you trade. Be smart silly MM! I have been smarter all along.
Zack, Invest in the Qatar stocks & get two fold increase at once when your money will earn from Qatar & India simultaneously .................. be smart my pal ..........
MM I thought you love it here, it should be the other way around, India's wealth should flow into Gulf, so that India will have less of it and Gulf Qatar will benefit.
He's garnering business for the country and signing trade deals..
Good luck to him
Gulf wealth flow to India is much important for India as ever .
Lets talk about the rape issue in your country and what are you going to do about it!
To sell his Unique Karak Tea.
Why?????
looking forward to seeing him - Joys to all