Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.

He will visit the country at the invitation of Indian PM Narendra Modi.

"He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials and a business delegation," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

This would be the second visit of the Amir of Qatar to India.

He had earlier visited India on a State Visit in March 2015.

"The Amir of the State of Qatar will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on 18 February 2025," the Ministry said.

"During his visit, HH the Amir will hold discussions with Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, who will also host a banquet in his honour. HH the Amir will hold talks with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi covering various aspects of the bilateral relations," the statement said.

India and Qatar have deep-rooted historical ties of friendship, trust and mutual respect. In recent years, the ties between the two countries including in the areas of trade, investment, energy, technology, culture and people-to-people ties have continued to strengthen.

The Indian community residing in Qatar forms the largest expatriate community of Qatar, and is appreciated for its positive contribution in the progress and development of Qatar.

The visit of His Highness the Amir will provide further momentum to our growing multifaceted partnership.