PM Modi Qatar Visit, 14 Feb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Qatar in an attempt to “deepen India’s bilateral relations” with the country. Before Qatar, PM Modi’s first stop is UAE. This is his seventh visit to UAE and second to Qatar since 2014.
The Prime Minister has several things earmarked for his visits to these gulf countries. Ahead of his visit to UAE, PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora for their “efforts to deepen India’s engagement with the world”. He said he looked forward tojoining the Indian community in the UAE at the Ahlan Modi event!
In a post on X, the Indian leader wrote, “”We are very proud of our diaspora and their efforts to deepen India’s engagement with the world. This evening, I look forward to being among UAE’s Indian diaspora at the Ahlan Modi programme! Do join this memorable occasion.”
What is PM Modi going to do in UAE and Qatar?
In his departure statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is looking forward to meeting UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and having varied discussions with him on taking the nations’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership forward. Recently, the UAE President was in Gujarat as the Chief Guest at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.
While he is in UAE, he will also address the gathering of world leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai tomorrow. He will also hold discussions with UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on the sidelines of the summit. He aims to focus on strengthening India’s multifaceted ties with Dubai through the talks.
One of the most important tasks for the Prime Minister during this visit is the inauguration of the first Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. “The BAPS temple will be an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace and tolerance, which both India and the UAE share,” he said.
Last, but not the least, he will address the Indian Community at a special event in UAE.
In Qatar, the Prime Minister will meet with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He added that he is looking forward to meeting other high dignitaries in Qatar.
PM Modi’s Qatar visit comes at a very crucial moment. The visit follows the release of seven of eight former Indian Navy personnel who were put on the death row by Qatar. Seven sailors arrived back in India early Monday morning, but Commander Purnendu Tiwari, whose death sentence was commuted to a 25-year life term, is yet to return. His repatriation to India is also anticipated soon.