PM Modi holds "Wonderful Meeting" with Qatar counterpart, days after release of jailed Indian Navy veterans
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Doha, Feb 15: During his two-day visit to Qatar, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday night held talks with his counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to explore avenues for strengthening the relationship between New Delhi and Doha. This is the Prime Minister’s second visit to Qatar, he first visited Qatar in June 2016.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Modi said, "Had a wonderful meeting with PM @MBA_AlThani_. Our discussions revolved around ways to boost India-Qatar friendship".
In a press statement released, PMO said, "The two leaders exchanged views on expanding bilateral cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, energy, finance, and technology."
"Thereafter, Prime Minister attended a dinner hosted in his honour by the Prime Minister of Qatar," it added.
In a statement, Qatar's ministry of foreign affairs said, “Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday with HE Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two friendly countries and ways to support and develop them, especially in the fields of energy, commerce and investment.”
Outside his hotel in Qatar, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora, with people waving Indian Tricolours and chanting "Modi Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." PM Modi greeted the crowd, shaking hands with them and accepting gifts such as books. The enthusiastic crowd also took pictures of the Prime Minister as he interacted with them.
Meet after release of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel
In December of the last year, the Court of Appeal in Qatar announced the death sentences of the individuals — Captains Navtej Gill and Saurabh Vasisht, Commanders Purnendu Tiwari, Amit Nagpal, SK Gupta, BK Verma, and Sugunakar Pakala, along with sailor Ragesh — to prison terms ranging from three to 25 years.
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
In a press statement released, PMO said, "The two leaders exchanged views on expanding bilateral cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, energy, finance, and technology."
"Thereafter, Prime Minister attended a dinner hosted in his honour by the Prime Minister of Qatar," it added.
Additionally, Modi and Al-Thani deliberated on recent developments in West Asia and spoke about the significance of maintaining peace and stability in the region. "They also discussed recent regional developments in West Asia and emphasized the importance of upholding peace and stability in the region and beyond," it said.
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In a statement, Qatar's ministry of foreign affairs said, “Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday with HE Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two friendly countries and ways to support and develop them, especially in the fields of energy, commerce and investment.”
Upon his arrival in Qatar on Wednesday night, following the conclusion of his visit to the UAE, PM Modi was greeted at the airport by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Qatar, Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi.
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Outside his hotel in Qatar, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora, with people waving Indian Tricolours and chanting "Modi Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." PM Modi greeted the crowd, shaking hands with them and accepting gifts such as books. The enthusiastic crowd also took pictures of the Prime Minister as he interacted with them.
Meet after release of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel
The scheduled meeting comes days after eight former Indian Navy veterans, who were sentenced to death in Qatar on espionage charges, were released. The ministry of external affairs said on Monday that the eight veterans had been freed at the command of Qatar's PM, representing a notable diplomatic achievement for India. Almost all of the ex-naval personnel were back home by Monday, putting an end to the widespread conjecture surrounding their status after being detained.
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In December of the last year, the Court of Appeal in Qatar announced the death sentences of the individuals — Captains Navtej Gill and Saurabh Vasisht, Commanders Purnendu Tiwari, Amit Nagpal, SK Gupta, BK Verma, and Sugunakar Pakala, along with sailor Ragesh — to prison terms ranging from three to 25 years.
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