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What happened
On November 16, 2025, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Qatar's top leadership in Doha, including Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The discussions focused on strengthening the India-Qatar Strategic Partnership, covering areas such as energy, trade, investment, and people-to-people connections. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the exchange of views on regional and global developments, particularly concerning the Middle East and West Asia. The meeting underscored India's commitment to enhancing bilateral relations, with India's trade with Qatar reaching $14.08 billion in 2023-24. The talks aimed to identify new opportunities for collaboration and reinforce existing ties.
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Key insights
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Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
The meeting focused on enhancing India-Qatar relations through strategic partnerships.
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Key Economic Discussions
Energy and trade were primary topics, reflecting mutual economic interests.
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Regional Stability Talks
Discussions included views on Middle East and global developments.
Takeaways
The meeting between Jaishankar and Qatar's leadership highlights the importance of India-Qatar relations, particularly in energy and trade, and sets the stage for future collaboration.