Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the passing of the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Prime Minister described him as a visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity, and remembered him as a true friend whom he had the honour of meeting during his visit to Qatar in February 2024. Modi conveyed his sincere condolences to the Amir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the entire royal family, and the people of Qatar through an official statement and social media post on X (formerly Twitter). The message was published by the Prime Minister's Office on July 12, 2026, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav communications. This content may not be financially relevant.