Jaishankar, Qatar PM discuss energy, trade and regional security in Doha

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded his visit to Qatar on July 5, reaffirming the strategic partnership between India and Qatar through wide-ranging discussions on bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

During the visit, Dr. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, with a focus on energy security, trade, investments, connectivity, security, and people-to-people ties. They also explored new opportunities to further strengthen the India-Qatar Strategic Partnership.

Regional security also figured prominently in the discussions. Dr. Jaishankar commended Qatar’s active mediation role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations and appreciated the Qatari leadership’s assessment of the evolving situation in West Asia and its regional implications.

According to a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement, the two sides also exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

“External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded his visit to Qatar on 05 July 2026. During the visit, he held a meeting with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. They reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations with a focus on energy, trade, investments and people-to-people ties. They also discussed regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. EAM commended the prominent and active mediation role played by Qatar in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations,” the MEA said in a statement.

Dr. Jaishankar also met representatives of the Indian community in Qatar, commending their resilience during the recent period of regional conflict and appreciating their continued contribution to strengthening India-Qatar ties.

“EAM also interacted with representatives of the Indian community and commended their resilience during the challenging time of regional conflict and appreciated their commitment to deepening the India-Qatar partnership,” the ministry added.

Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Dr. Jaishankar described his interaction with the Qatari Prime Minister as “a pleasure” and thanked the leadership for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Qatar.

“A pleasure to meet Qatar PM & FM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Doha today. Thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community. Reviewed various facets of our bilateral cooperation, especially energy, trade, investments, connectivity, security and people-to-people ties. Explored new opportunities for deepening our Strategic Partnership,” he wrote.

India and Qatar elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the State visit of the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to India in February last year, providing fresh momentum to cooperation across several strategic sectors.

Dr. Jaishankar also thanked the Qatari leadership for sharing its assessment of the ongoing West Asia conflict and its impact on the region.

“Appreciate his sharing of assessments on the West Asia conflict and its impact,” he added.