Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he had a "very productive" meeting in the national capital with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. He described the visit as "even more special" as the two countries have elevated their bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership.

PM Modi, who described the Qatar Amir as his "brother", said trade featured prominently in the talks and the two countries want to increase and diversify trade linkages, reported news agency ANI.