Qatar and India established diplomatic relations in the early 1970s. They celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties in 2023, marking an important milestone in the multifaceted relationship that has evolved over five decades. Qatar-India relations deepened following His Highness the Amir’s state visit to India in March 2015, which gave a strong impetus to bilateral ties and laid the foundation for a new phase of relations. His most recent visit in February 2025 elevated the relationship between the two countries to a Strategic Partnership, with the signing of the “Agreement on the Establishment of Bilateral Strategic Partnership”, which included a pledge of US$10 billion of Qatari investment in India.
India and Qatar at 50: A Strategic Partnership for a New Era
