India Stands with Qatar: Modi Eid Wishes to Emir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Eid with a personal phone call to Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, offering warm greetings to him and the Qatari people. This diplomatic touchpoint arrives amid soaring tensions in West Asia, reinforcing India’s steadfast alliance with the Gulf nation.

The leaders reviewed the exemplary state of India-Qatar relations, built on trust and mutual benefits. PM Modi voiced strong solidarity, sharply criticizing the assaults on regional energy setups that imperil global flows.

On X, PM Modi noted, ‘Connected with my brother, Qatar’s Amir, to wish Eid greetings.’ He praised Qatar’s support for the Indian diaspora, reiterated condemnation of energy attacks, and championed free passage through Hormuz Strait, alongside prayers for lasting tranquility.

Israel-Iran escalations have cast a shadow over the Gulf, spiking energy risks. India’s proactive engagement safeguards its interests, from fuel imports to expatriate security—Qatar alone hosts hundreds of thousands of Indians.

Echoing this pattern, PM Modi recently dialogued with UAE’s Sheikh Mohamed, Oman’s Sultan Haitham, and Kuwait’s Crown Prince, hammering on secure shipping, peace restoration, and negotiation.

As a major LNG supplier to India, Qatar’s stability is crucial. PM Modi’s outreach not only celebrates shared festivities but strategically navigates crises, ensuring protection for Indians abroad and smooth energy corridors. In an era of flux, such bonds promise resilience and cooperation.