External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar commenced his first diplomatic engagement of the year with a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Wednesday.
In a post on X, he said, “Delighted to meet PM and FM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha today. My first diplomatic engagement in 2025. A productive review of our bilateral cooperation. Also a wide-ranging discussion on recent regional and global developments.”
Delighted to meet PM and FM @MBA_AlThani_ in Doha today. My first diplomatic engagement in 2025.
A productive review of our bilateral cooperation. Also a wide-ranging discussion on recent regional and global developments.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 1, 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties, the leaders reviewed various aspects of India-Qatar cooperation. Jaishankar described the discussions as comprehensive and forward-looking, focusing on mutual priorities and strengthening existing relations.
According to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar’s visit is aimed at deepening collaboration across a broad spectrum of areas, including politics, trade, investment, energy, security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Earlier on December 6, Jaishankar visited Qatar where he took part in the 22nd edition of Doha Forum. Speaking at a panel on ‘Conflict Resolution in a new era’, the External Affairs Minister highlighted the impact of ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine on regional shipping and trade, while underlining the need for greater and participative diplomacy.
Pleased to participate @DohaForum panel today on the topic “Conflict Resolution in a New Era” in Doha today along with PM & FM @MBA_AlThani_ of
and FM @EspenBarthEide of
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As the conflicts around us increase, the need of the hour is more diplomacy, not less. #DohaForum pic.twitter.com/aQ1mF0lOhP
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 7, 2024
