India and Qatar today reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political engagement, trade, investment, energy, consular affairs, education, culture and people-to-people ties. In the sixth round of India-Qatar Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi, both sides exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest, including developments in West Asia.

The consultations were co-chaired by Secretary (CPV&OIA) in Ministry of External Affairs, Sripriya Ranganathan, and Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi.

India and Qatar share historically close and friendly relations. External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that in recent years, the multifaceted strategic partnership has continued to deepen in all spheres. The large Indian community in Qatar serves as a vibrant bridge between the two countries.