Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju today departed for Doha to convey condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India on the sad demise of Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The Ministry of External Affairs said that Father Amir was instrumental in building modern Qatar and a great friend of India. It said that Father Amir will be remembered for his invaluable contribution to building India-Qatar’s relationship.