Emir of Qatar arrives in Jaipur for two-day visit

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani on Tuesday arrived in Jaipur for his two-day visit. Protocol officer Mohd Tariq Khan said that the Emir's visit to Jaipur is personal tour.

Jaipur, Mar 21: Emir of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani on Tuesday arrived in Jaipur for his two-day visit to the pink city. The Emir reached Jaipur International Airport on Tuesday on his private plane with over 30 members on board, including his family, protocol officer Mohd Tariq Khan told PTI.

He will be staying at a city hotel for two days, he said. "It is Emir's personal tour. He has come along with his family and his support staff. He will be in Jaipur for two days," protocol officer, Khan said.

On March 15, the Emir congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the results of assembly elections in five states.

The Centre's ruling Bharatiya Janata party has come to power in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, while the Congress formed the government in Punjab.

PTI