India, Feb. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Monday as a special gesture to receive the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar was also present at the airport.

The Amir of Qatar is on a state visit to India from 17 to 18 February. During his visit, he will meet Jaishankar, PM Modi, and President Droupadi Murmu.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that the visit will provide "further momentum to our growing multifaceted partnership".

Qatar's Amir is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials and business leaders.

He will meet with PM Modi on Tuesday to disc...