Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting with Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the CO climate summit in the UAE. This meeting was significant as it was the first high-level contact between the two countries since eight Indian Navy veterans were awarded a death sentence by a Qatar court on spying charges. While official details of the meeting were not disclosed, Modi mentioned in a tweet that they discussed the well-being of the Indian community in Qatar. The issue of the navy veterans was not explicitly mentioned by Indian officials, but it is speculated that it might have been brought up during the meeting.

It is important to note that there was no formal bilateral meeting between Modi and the Emir of Qatar. Instead, they were seen together on the margins of the CO summit’s opening ceremony. However, a photograph shared by Modi on Twitter showed them holding hands and engaging in conversation. This gesture was seen as a positive sign, especially considering that the Emir has been known to pardon prisoners during Ramadan.

The case of the Indian Navy veterans has been a sensitive matter for India, which has been raising the issue with Qatar diplomatically. Indian intelligence authorities have also been in contact with their counterparts in Qatar regarding the matter. Currently, India’s appeal against the verdict is being heard by a higher court.

India has been cautious about discussing these efforts publicly due to the sensitive nature of the case and the bilateral relationship with Qatar. The Indian government has been working to enhance its security and defence partnership with Qatar, which is home to a significant number of Indian nationals.

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