PM Modi received the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at the Air Force Station in Palam on Monday evening. The two leaders met with a warm embrace, signifying the special relationship between both countries. The Amir is paying a two-day State Visit to India – his second to the country after March 2015 – at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. He will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday before holding talks with PM Modi on various aspects of the bilateral relations at the Hyderabad House. During the visit, he will hold discussions with President Droupadi Murmu who will also host a banquet in his honour. The Indian community residing in Qatar forms the largest expatriate community of Qatar, and is appreciated for its positive contribution in the progress and development of Qatar. The visit of His Highness the Amir will provide further momentum to our growing multifaceted partnership,\” read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) before Amir’s India arrival.
