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HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani speaks to India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval as Indian Ambassador Sanjiv Arora looks on.
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani granted an audience yesterday to India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Doha, according to a statement issued by the Indian embassy.
Doval conveyed the warmest greetings and best wishes of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the government and the people of India to HH the Emir and the government and the people of Qatar.
The senior Indian official presented a letter addressed to HH the Emir from Modi, underlining the historically close and friendly relations, and the multi-faceted cooperation between India and Qatar, that has deepened and expanded under the leadership of HH the Emir.
Modi expressed appreciation for the concern of HH the Emir towards the welfare of the Indian community in Qatar.
Expressing admiration for Qatar’s economic transformation and rapid progress in diverse sectors, Modi conveyed that India eagerly looks forward to the visit of HH the Emir, and expressed confidence that the visit will enable both countries to elevate their partnership to a new level.
Warmly reciprocating the sentiments expressed in the Indian prime minister’s letter, HH the Emir emphasised the importance of the Qatar-India partnership, appreciating the contribution of the Indian community in Qatar, and conveyed that he was looking forward to his first visit to India.
Doval also called on HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, and presented a letter from the prime minister of India.
Sheikh Abdullah conveyed his greetings to Modi and exchanged views with Doval on further strengthening the partnership between the two countries in different spheres.
The Indian official also met HE the Foreign Minister, Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah. They discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Both Doval and Dr al-Attiyah had met during the Munich Security Conference earlier this month. The Indian official also informally interacted with senior Qatari officials and businessmen at India House – the residence of Indian ambassador Sanjiv Arora.
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