Indian PM Meets Qatar Leaders 

Sudan Events – Sumaya Sayed 

The Indian prime minister met with Qatari leaders on Wednesday and Thursday, days after Doha released eight Indian nationals charged initially with the death sentence and then long prison terms.

Narendra Modi said his meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman was “wonderful,” in a social media post. “Our discussions revolved around ways to boost India-Qatar friendship,” he added.

A statement from India said that “the two leaders exchanged views on expanding bilateral cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, energy, finance, and technology. They also discussed recent regional developments in West Asia and emphasized the importance of upholding peace and stability in the region and beyond.”

Modi attended a formal dinner following the meeting. He was also seen interacting with the Indian diaspora on Wednesday evening.