PM Modi arrives in Doha, meets Qatari counterpart after diplomatic triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday (local time), beginning his two-day official visit scheduled from February 14 to 15. This visit to Qatar comes after he inaugurated BAPS Temple in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo: PM Modi on X)

‘Landed in Doha. Looking forward to a fruitful Qatar visit which will deepen India-Qatar friendship’, PM Modi said after landing in Doha. PM Modi was received by the Qatari minister of state for foreign affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, at the airport. (Photo: PM Modi on X)

The Indian diaspora gathered outside PM Modi's hotel in Qatar to extend a warm welcome. They displayed the Indian Tricolour and brought gifts for PM Modi, expressing their enthusiasm with chants of "Modi Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." (Photo: PM Modi on X)

PM Modi greeted the crowd assembled outside his hotel in Doha to extend a warm welcome. Some people offered him gifts such as books. As he engaged with the crowd, people also took pictures with PM Modi. (Photo: PM Modi on X)

PM Modi also met his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, aiming to enhance the diplomatic ties and strengthen the friendship between India and Qatar. (Photo: PM Modi on X)

According to the ministry of external affairs, the talks between the two leaders encompassed the enhancement of bilateral collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, energy, finance amongst others. (Photo: PM Modi on X)

The significance of PM Modi's trip to Qatar is underscored by its timing, occurring shortly after a diplomatic triumph for India. The visit follows the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been detained in Qatar for almost 18 months since August 2022. (PTI photo)

Eight former Indian Navy veterans, who had been arrested on charges of espionage, were subsequently freed by Qatar. The release of these eight individuals occurred following the earlier commutation of their death sentences, which was facilitated through diplomatic intervention by New Delhi. (PTI photo)