New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Trade, investment and energy were among the major topics of discussion between India and Qatar during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, who is on State visit to India.

During a special briefing on the state visit of the Amir of Qatar to India on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary, CPV & OIA, Arun Kumar Chatterjee clarified that while security cooperation may be included in the strategic partnership, there is no active defence cooperation at this point.

"Regarding the strategic partnership part, we at this moment do not have any defence agreement or cooperation with Qatar. Maybe the strategic partnership agreement ...