OIC Rakes Up Kashmir, But Qatar's Amir Backs PM Modi In Pahalgam Call: 'Clear Message Of Support'

Last Updated:May 06, 2025, 18:43 IST

Qatar, which is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, initially took a balanced view but its support comes as some Muslim countries are rallying behind Pakistan

Qatar and India recently became strategic partners. (Image: PTI/File)

Qatar on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending its support to India amid rising tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Qatar, which is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), initially took a balanced view on the matter but its support to India comes at a time when some Muslim countries are rallying behind Pakistan.

Qatar and India recently became strategic partners. The ministry of external affairs said Qatar’s amir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, dialled Modi and condoled the 26 deaths in the deadly terror strike. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said he expressed full support in India’s fight against terrorism and its actions to bring perpetrators of the attack to justice.

“In a telephonic conversation with PM @narendramodi today, the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani @TamimBinHamad conveyed condolences and solidarity with the people of India at the loss of lives in the cross border terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He expressed full support in India’s fight against terrorism and all its actions to bring the perpetrators to justice," (sic) he said in a post on X.

He added: “PM thanked HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani for the clear message of solidarity and support. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to deepen…Strategic Partnership and to implement the decisions taken during the State Visit of the Amir earlier this year." (sic)

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