Photo: Amiri Diwan
An official reception ceremony was held for His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, on February 18, 2025. The Amir was warmly welcomed by Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, President of India, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The ceremony commenced with a grand display as His Highness's motorcade was escorted by Presidential Guard cavalrymen to the ceremony venue. To honor the occasion, artillery units fired 21 rounds, symbolizing the celebration of His Highness's visit and the strong ties between Qatar and India.
As part of the formalities, the national anthems of both Qatar and India were played, followed by a guard of honor inspection by His Highness the Amir. He also took the time to greet members of the official Indian delegation, which included senior government officials, military leaders, and security personnel.
The reception was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with other members of the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir. This visit marks a significant moment in the ongoing diplomatic relations between the two nations.