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India- Qatar Diplomatic Conundrum - Coggle Diagram
India- Qatar Diplomatic Conundrum
Central Idea
India's response to this situation is a matter of utmost importance.
Death penalty verdict for eight Indian Navy officials
Charges remain undisclosed.
Historical
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High-level visits, including Amir of Qatar's State Visit to India in 2015.
Indian embassy in Doha, Qatari embassy in New Delhi, and consulate in Mumbai.
Agreements on cooperation and prisoner repatriation.
Diplomatic relations established in 1973.
Diplomatic visits by Emir of Qatar and PM Modi in 2016 to strengthen economic ties, particularly in hydrocarbons.
Bilateral
Relations
Maritime defence agreement, law enforcement, and national security pacts.
Two Defense Industrial Corridors in India for Qatari investments.
Direct shipping lines, "India Qatar Express Service," facilitating trade.
MoU for intelligence exchange related to terrorism financing and money laundering.
Bilateral trade at $18.77 billion in 2022-23, with key LNG exports
Cultural
Relations
Over 800,000 Indian nationals in Qatar, engaged in diverse professions.
Celebrations like the India-Qatar Year of Culture.
Practice of complementary medicine, including Ayurveda.
Cultural cooperation agreement.
Qatar's
Notoriety
Doha's relationships with various nations, including the US, Turkey, and Iran.
Qatar's influence in the region due to its economic strength.
Qatar's hosting of opposition and militant leaders from the Islamic world, including groups like Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Way Forward
Potential for stronger ties in defense and renewable energy.
Emphasizing private partnerships and government-facilitated collaborations.
Regional dynamics between Gulf states and their approaches to Israel add complexity to India's efforts.
Hydrogen energy as an emerging source for cooperation.
India needs to navigate carefully in assisting the ex-navy personnel.