India and Qatar in 2026
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6th India-Qatar Foreign Office Consultations
The 6th round of India-Qatar Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in New Delhi on 9 October 2026. The consultations were co-chaired by Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV&OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, and H.E. Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Qatar.
Source: 6th India-Qatar Foreign Office Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Dr. K Srikar Reddy appointed next Ambassador of India to Qatar
Dr. K Srikar Reddy (IFS: 2001), presently Consul General of India in San Francisco, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Dr. K Srikar Reddy appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi calls Amir of Qatar to condole passing of the Father Amir
Prime Minister Modi spoke with the Amir of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The two leaders resolved to carry forward his legacy and further strengthen the India-Qatar Strategic Partnership and people-to-people ties.
Source: Prime Minister speaks with the Amir of Qatar (July 16, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar's Father Amir
India declared one-day national mourning on 13 July 2026 for His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of Qatar, with the National Flag flown at half-mast. Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, is expected to visit Qatar to convey condolences on behalf of the Government of India.
Source: India declares one-day national mourning on demise of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
EAM Jaishankar visits Qatar and meets Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded his visit to Qatar on 05 July 2026, meeting H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. They reviewed relations with a focus on energy, trade, investments and people to people ties. EAM commended Qatar's mediation role in the US-Iran negotiations and interacted with the Indian community.
Source: Visit of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Qatar (July 05, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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