‘Had a wonderful meeting’, says PM Modi after holding talks with Qatar counterpart

Doha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Qatar’s capital Doha on Wednesday night met with his counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and the duo discussed ways to bolster ties between New Delhi and Doha.

The two leaders exchanged views on expanding bilateral cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, energy, finance, and technology. They also discussed recent regional developments in West Asia and emphasized the importance of upholding peace and stability in the region and beyond.

“Had a wonderful meeting with PM @MBA_AlThani. Our discussions revolved around ways to boost India-Qatar friendship,” Modi said in a post on X after the meeting.

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Had a wonderful meeting with PM @MBA_AlThani_. Our discussions revolved around ways to boost India-Qatar friendship. pic.twitter.com/5PMlbr8nBQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2024

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Thereafter, the Prime Minister attended a dinner hosted in his honour by the Prime Minister of Qatar. Earlier, the external affairs ministry said Modi held fruitful talks with the prime minister of Qatar.

The visit is even more significant since on February 12, eight Indian Navy men who were found guilty of espionage in November 2023 and sentenced to death by Qatar returned to India. This occurred after charges against the former officials were withdrawn in response to an appeal filed by New Delhi a few months prior.