IN PHOTOS: Qatar’s Amir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Updated On: 18 February, 2025 04:38 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, received a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Qatari leader, along with senior ministers. (PICS/PTI) 

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<div>The Amir engaged in discussions with Indian ministers and dignitaries during the formal proceedings. President Murmu also held interactions with the Qatari delegation accompanying the Amir.</div>

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The Amir engaged in discussions with Indian ministers and dignitaries during the formal proceedings. President Murmu also held interactions with the Qatari delegation accompanying the Amir.

<div>The Qatari leader arrived in Delhi on Monday for a two-day State visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. In a special gesture, Prime Minister Modi personally received the Amir at Palam Technical Airport, addressing him as his brother.</div>

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The Qatari leader arrived in Delhi on Monday for a two-day State visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. In a special gesture, Prime Minister Modi personally received the Amir at Palam Technical Airport, addressing him as his brother.

<div>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the Amir shortly after his arrival in the capital. The Amir is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and business leaders.</div>

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the Amir shortly after his arrival in the capital. The Amir is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and business leaders.

<div>He previously visited India on a State Visit in March 2015, marking another chapter in diplomatic relations. During his visit, the Amir will hold talks with Prime Minister Modi, focusing on strengthening India-Qatar relations.</div>

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He previously visited India on a State Visit in March 2015, marking another chapter in diplomatic relations. During his visit, the Amir will hold talks with Prime Minister Modi, focusing on strengthening India-Qatar relations.

<p>President Murmu will host a state banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary. The visit is expected to enhance the multifaceted partnership between India and Qatar, building on historically strong ties and cooperation.</p>

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President Murmu will host a state banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary. The visit is expected to enhance the multifaceted partnership between India and Qatar, building on historically strong ties and cooperation.

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