Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu holds delegation-level talks with Qatar PM, reviews bilateral ties

Doha Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on June 5 met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Interior Minister S

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on June 5 met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani in Doha and the two leaders held delegation-level talks and reviewed bilateral relations including trade, investment, economic and security cooperation.

Mr. Naidu, who reached Doha on the last leg of his three-nation tour from May 30 to June 7, was accorded a ceremonial reception and a Guard of Honour at the Doha airport on June 4.

He was also welcomed by the Indian community upon his arrival.

His visit to Qatar is taking place as both sides prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on June 5 said that Vice-President Naidu and Qatar Prime Minister Abdulaziz Al Thani held delegation-level talks.

“PM & Minister of Interior of Qatar, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani received VP @MVenkaiahNaidu at Amiri Diwan in Doha. Both sides held delegation level talks & reviewed bilateral relations including trade, investment, economic & security cooperation,” Mr. Bagchi said on Twitter.

Mr. Naidu is also scheduled to meet several other Qatari dignitaries during this visit. He will also address a business roundtable in Qatar.