New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Delhi airport, marking the beginning of the Qatari leader’s two-day visit to India. The Emir arrived in the national capital on a special flight in the evening.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal tweets "A special gesture for a special friend. PM Modi welcomed HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, at the airport as he arrived in New Delhi on his second State visit to India. The visit will further strengthen the… pic.twitter.com/3BOjeOerko
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The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. Notably, this is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s second visit to India under the Modi government, following his first trip in March 2015. In a significant gesture, PM Modi personally welcomed the Qatari leader upon his arrival.
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During the visit, the Emir is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday and hold discussions with PM Modi. India and Qatar share strong diplomatic relations, with increasing cooperation in trade, investments, energy, and technology. Key agreements between the two nations are expected to be discussed during the high-level meetings.