In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "National Day greetings to PM and FM @MBA_AlThani_, the Government and the people of Qatar. Deeply value our historical ties and close cooperation." ...

Greetings from various embassies in Doha also poured in, congratulating Qatar for its National Day and the successful hosting of the World Cup, which began on November 20 and concluded Sunday.

Qatar National Day marks the ascent of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani to the leadership of the country. He took over as Qatar's leader in 1878 after his father's death.