New Delhi, July 15 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju paid heartfelt condolences on the passing of Qatar's Father Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and underlined his contributions in nurturing the India-Qatar friendship.

Rijiju visited Qatar and represented India and conveyed the condolences of the country.

In a post on X he said, "On behalf of the Government of India, Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji and the people of India, I conveyed deepest condolences to HH the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sad demise of Father Amir of Qatar HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani."

He thanked the Qatar Emir as well as Prime Minister and other dignitaries for graciously receiving him and for their warmth towards India and the Indian ...