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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
India Qatar relations under the Modi government: Continuity and changes
Authors
Mohammad Shahnawaz
Abstract
India and Qatar share historical and cultural ties that go back
centuries, and it’s have been evolving over the years; however, the relations
have gained more significance in recent times. When the 16th Lok Sabha results
were announced on 16 May 2014, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani, Prime
Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar (QPM) congratulated Prime Minister
Narendra Modi over the phone. In a tweet thanking QPM, the Prime Minister said:
"We will take India-Qatar ties to newer heights". The top ranks of
Qatari authority back the PM in his endeavours. The current Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has taken steps to strengthen the relationship between the two
nations, building on the foundation laid by his predecessors. This paper
explores the continuity and changes in India-Qatar relations under Modi's
leadership looking at key areas such as trade, investment, energy, and defence.
Further, to comprehend Continuity and changes in India-Qatar relations, this
paper will focus on the political and socio-economic engagements between India
and Qatar. It will analyse the various dimensions of their relationship,
including head-of-state visits, diplomatic relations, cultural and educational
exchanges, and counter-terrorism cooperation, as well as evaluate their
agreements and disagreements in their relations in the pre- and post-2014 period.
At the same time, there have been some differences and challenges, such as
issues related to labour rights and the Gulf blockade of Qatar. Nonetheless,
authorities from both the side are attempting to resolve these disagreements
and move ahead.
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Pages:23-28
How to cite this article:
Mohammad Shahnawaz "India Qatar relations under the Modi government: Continuity and changes". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 23-28
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