PM Modi Ahead Of Doha Visit : India Qatar Enjoy Historically Close Relations
Defense News ,India :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed the historical closeness and friendship between India and Qatar, highlighting the multifaceted relationship that has continued to strengthen in recent years. Ahead of his visit to Doha, PM Modi conveyed his anticipation of meeting Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, acknowledging Qatar's remarkable growth and transformation under his leadership. The Prime Minister's departure statement also touched upon his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), emphasizing the significance of enhancing India's comprehensive strategic partnership with both nations.
PM Modi's visit to Qatar on February 14-15, his second as Prime Minister, follows the return of seven out of eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel from Qatar. The visit underscores the resilience of India-Qatar relations, especially after the resolution of the case that saw the commuting of death sentences to various jail terms for the Indian nationals accused of espionage.
"In recent years, our multi-faceted ties have continued to deepen in all spheres," PM Modi remarked, emphasizing high-level political exchanges, growing trade and investment, energy partnership, and collaboration in culture and education. He highlighted the substantial Indian community in Doha, numbering over 800,000, as a testament to the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations.
During his visit to the UAE, PM Modi aims to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UAE. He expressed satisfaction with the growth in cooperation over the past nine years, spanning various sectors such as trade, investment, defense, security, food and energy security, and education. The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, and engage in wide-ranging discussions to advance the partnership.
The focus of talks between India and the UAE will center on boosting cooperation in energy, ports, fintech, digital infrastructure, railways, and investment flows. Several agreements are expected to be signed, solidifying collaboration in key areas. In Abu Dhabi, PM Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, emphasizing the shared values of harmony, peace, and tolerance between India and the UAE.
PM Modi's visit includes addressing the Indian community in the UAE, inaugurating the Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, and meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the vice president, prime minister, and defense minister of the UAE. The World Government Summit in Dubai on February 14 provides an opportunity for PM Modi to engage with world leaders and strengthen ties with Dubai, further enhancing India's multifaceted relationship with the UAE.
