The national flag will be flown at half-mast across the country, and there will be no official entertainment on that day.
The Government of India declared a one-day national mourning on July 13 following the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar. The national flag will be flown at half-mast across the country, and there will be no official entertainment on the day, a government press release said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the demise of the former Emir of Qatar, describing him as a visionary leader who led Qatar to remarkable development and prosperity and remained a true friend of India.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He was a visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity. We also remember him as a true friend whom I had the pleasure of meeting during my last visit to Qatar in February 2024. May God rest his soul in eternal peace,” Prime Minister Modi posted on X earlier.
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On the other hand, Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is expected to visit Qatar soon to offer his condolences on behalf of the Government of India, according to the statement.
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