Emir of Qatar to Meet PM Modi, Honored with Ceremonial Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan Today
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Synopsis
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, is on a two-day state visit to India, his second since March 2015. He will meet PM Modi and receive a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant moment in the India-Qatar partnership.
Key Takeaways
- Emir Sheikh Tamim's state visit to India.
- Meeting with PM Modi to discuss bilateral relations.
- Exchange of MOUs strengthening cooperation.
- Welcoming ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Significant ties between India and Qatar highlighted.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (NationPress) Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, is visiting India for a two-day state trip, which is his second visit since March 2015, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Accompanied by a distinguished delegation consisting of ministers, senior officials, and a business team, the Emir will receive a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Following the welcome, he will engage in a bilateral discussion with PM Modi at Hyderabad House at 12:00 p.m., focusing on enhancing the enduring ties between the two nations.
At 1:00 p.m., a significant exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) will occur at the same location, highlighting the collaborative efforts between India and Qatar.
Later in the evening, at 7:00 p.m., Sheikh Tamim will meet with President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The day's activities will conclude with the Emir's departure from India at 9:05 p.m.
In a noteworthy gesture, PM Modi personally welcomed Sheikh Tamim at the Air Force Station in Palam on Monday evening. The heartfelt embrace shared by the two leaders illustrated the profound relationship and special bond between India and Qatar.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on X, "A special gesture for a special friend! PM Modi welcomed HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar, at the airport, as he arrived in New Delhi on his second state visit to India. This visit will further solidify the ties of the India-Qatar partnership."
