External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday interacted with representatives of the Indian community in Qatar, underlining the importance of community welfare as a key pillar of India’s engagement with the Gulf region.
In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “A good interaction with representatives of the Indian community in Qatar this evening. Underlined the importance of community welfare in our engagement with the region. Their commitment and contributions to Qatari society in these difficult times are indeed laudable and appreciated widely. Value their experience and suggestions for advancing India-Qatar partnership”
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar is on an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to July 10. During the visit, he will meet his counterparts and the leadership of the four countries. The visit is aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and discussing regional developments and issues of mutual interest.
Following the Gulf tour, Jaishankar will travel to New York to launch India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term on July 13.
The EAM will then visit Brussels on July 14-15 to attend the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting and hold interactions with his European Union and Belgian counterparts.
(IANS)
