Archive · 16 Nov 2025
India's External Affairs Minister Meets Qatar Leadership to Boost Ties
India's top diplomat, S. Jaishankar, visited Qatar this week to meet with its leaders.
They talked about making the relationship between the two countries even stronger.
Key areas of discussion included energy, business deals, and how more people can connect between India and Qatar.
They also shared their thoughts on what's happening in the Middle East and around the world.
This visit follows other recent meetings between leaders of both nations.
India's Prime Minister had previously expressed support for Qatar's role in trying to bring peace to the Gaza conflict and appreciated Qatar's efforts in helping to free hostages.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Qatar's Amir and Prime Minister in Doha.
Discussions focused on enhancing the India-Qatar strategic partnership, especially in energy, trade, and investment.
Both sides exchanged views on regional and global developments, with a particular focus on West Asia.
The visit follows previous high-level engagements, including a visit by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and a call between Prime Minister Modi and the Amir.
Prime Minister Modi had previously voiced support for Qatar's mediation role in the Gaza conflict and condemned violations of Qatar's sovereignty.
- Who
- India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
- What
- Held high-level meetings to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership, focusing on energy, trade, investment, and people-to-people connections, while also exchanging views on regional and global developments.
- When
- This week (specific date not provided, but context implies recent)
- Where
- Doha, Qatar
- Why
- To reinforce and expand the India-Qatar strategic partnership and address regional and global issues.
India's Stance
Qatar's Stance
Regional Stability and Conflict Mediation
India's Stance
Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over recent strikes targeting Hamas leaders, condemned the violation of Qatar's sovereignty, and affirmed India's support for Qatar's efforts in promoting regional peace and stability, including mediation in the Gaza conflict and hostage release.
Qatar's Stance
Qatar's leadership, represented by the Amir and Prime Minister, engaged in discussions to strengthen the strategic partnership, focusing on areas of mutual interest like energy and trade.
- Minister's Visit Focus
- Strengthening India-Qatar strategic partnership, energy, trade, investment, people-to-people connect.
- Recent High-Level Engagement
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal visited Qatar in early October; Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani in September.
- Strategic Partnership Established
- September 2023 (implied by PM Modi's call)
Sources
EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral partnership, regional developments with Bahraini counterpart
EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral partnership, regional developments with Bahraini counterpart
EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar PM, reviews bilateral ties
EAM Jaishankar calls on Qatar Amir, reiterates India's commitment to stronger ties
