Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirms Qatar visit in June

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirms Qatar visit in June

Spider Sense
By Spider Sense

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go on an official visit to Qatar on June 4-5 at the invitation of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, it was announced on Friday.

This is the first prime ministerial visit from India to Qatar in eight years since the visit of then prime minister Manmohan Singh to Doha in 2008.

‘There has been regular exchange of high-level bilateral visits in the recent past,’ external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in his weekly media briefing here.

‘HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had visited India in March 2015. Previously, the then Emir of Qatar, HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had visited India in 1999, 2005 and 2012,’ he said.

India has had historical and close relations with Qatar and these are marked by mutually beneficial commercial exchanges and extensive people-to-people contacts.

‘Qatar is an important trading partner for us in the Gulf region with bilateral trade in 2014-15 exceeding $15bn,’ Swarup said.

‘It is our largest supplier of LNG requirements, accounting for 65% of our total imports in 2015-16. It was also one of our key sources of crude oil.’

At 630,000, Indians form the largest expatriate community in Qatar.

‘Their positive contribution in the progress and development of their host country is well recognised,’ the spokesperson said.

He added that during the visit, the prime minister and the Emir of Qatar will hold discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

Courtesy: gulf-times.com

By james30• 27 Apr 2024 16:29
james30

Indian PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Qatar strengthens diplomatic ties and fosters collaboration. [url=https://pmkisanyojanastatus.com/]PM Kisan Status[/url]

By james30• 27 Apr 2024 16:29
james30

Looking forward to strengthening ties between India and Qatar during Prime Minister Modi's visit. PM Kisan Status

By james30• 27 Apr 2024 16:26
james30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Qatar in June underscores India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Expectations are high for fruitful discussions and collaborations between the two nations. https://pmkisanyojanastatus.com/

By james30• 27 Apr 2024 16:25
james30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Qatar in June signifies growing bilateral relations. It's an opportunity for collaboration on various fronts, strengthening ties between India and Qatar for mutual prosperity and progress.

By Molten Metal• 22 May 2016 08:01
Molten Metal

Ata, Low salary , short staff & heavy work load may the reason behind the issue you high lighted ...........

By Enamor• 21 May 2016 21:52
Enamor

Inhope he will meet the expatriates like he does in other countries

By mohdata• 21 May 2016 19:29
mohdata

Rizks emporium is the official caterer; but modi will not have a chance to know the man behind the scenes sadly...

By lovepal• 21 May 2016 18:11
lovepal

Well Come to Qatar

By britexpat• 21 May 2016 17:21
britexpat

I wonder if he'll visit Rizks' Emporium ?

By mohdata• 21 May 2016 15:56
mohdata

Sort out the embassy while you're here buddy; don't just shake hands, sign deals, sample the local food and head back... We're the biggest demographic and yet have the s***tiest embassy...

By britexpat• 21 May 2016 13:00
britexpat

I'm sure his focus will be on partnerships and more Indian expats coming to Qatar

By fgnhgn• 21 May 2016 11:55
fgnhgn

hopes he promotes his country here and not religion as he has done on Dubai trip.

By rashar100• 21 May 2016 11:02
rashar100

Looking forward to the PM's visit

By Mufti Shahid• 21 May 2016 09:00
Mufti Shahid

It will surely be burnol moment for some.

By muad-db• 21 May 2016 07:12
muad-db

We will be at the airport to welcome him - joys

By britexpat• 21 May 2016 07:02
britexpat

Go India.... More businesss on the way and more workers en route to Qatar - Well done sir ..

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