Modi's visit was significant as it came a week after Qatar released eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested here in August 2022

"My visit to Qatar has added new vigour to the India-Qatar friendship. India looks forward to scaling up cooperation in key sectors relating to trade, investment, technology and culture," PM Modi posted on X

During his less than 24-hours visit, his second since he became the Prime Minister, Modi held wide-ranging talks with the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, primarily focusing on significantly expanding India-Qatar ties in areas of trade, energy, investment and new technology.

"We reviewed the full range of India-Qatar relations and discussed ways to deepen cooperation across various sectors. Our nations also look forward to collaborating in futuristic sectors which will benefit our planet," PM Modi posted on X

"Prime Minister congratulated Father Amir on his visionary leadership that paved the way for Qatar's development over the past decades. The two leaders held discussions on India-Qatar relations," Ministry of External Affairs said

"Prime Minister thanked His Highness the Amir for his support for the welfare of the Indian community and in this regard expressed his deep appreciation for the release of eight Indian nationals of Al Dahra company. We are extremely gratified to see them back in India," Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra in a briefing on PM's visit to Qatar said that PM Modi and Amir of Qatar discussed a wide range of areas of bilateral cooperation, energy partnership, issues of regional security, cultural affinity, and people-to-people ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded his visit to Qatar