Description: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Emir Amir Al Thani have signed a strategic partnership agreement which will see both countries collaborate on several aspects. Qatar has announced an investment of up to $10 billion which will cover sectors such as hospitality, food security, technology, logistics and trade. The countries would also enhance security and intelligence cooperation to counter regional terrorist and extremist organizations. The agreement highlighted India’s repolarization towards countries in the Gulf region and strengthening ties with US allied forces.
Impact: Qatar and India’s strategic partnership contributes towards the reshaping of the geopolitical structure in the Gulf and the Middle East. Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with US President Donald Trump indicates on India leaning closer to conforming with US interests in the region. Qatar is expanding their footprint in the Gulf and the Middle East as it plays a key role as a mediator in the Gaza ceasefire and aims to pivot towards becoming the region’s leading economic force in trade cooperation and oil and gas exports.