India on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) defended Qatar’s sovereignty at the U.N. Human Rights Council. Addressing a session in the UNHRC in Geneva, Government of India’s Permanent Representative Arindam Bagchi referred to the September 9 Israeli bombing of Doha and said India “unequivocally” condemns the attack on Qatar.
“India is deeply concerned about the recent attacks in Doha and their impact on the security situation in the region. We unequivocally condemn the violation of the sovereignty of Qatar. Such actions threaten peace, stability, and security not only in the region but across the world,” said Mr. Bagchi in his statement, which, however, did not name Israel. India’s reiteration of its position on the Israeli strike on Qatar came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he called Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and said, “India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly state of Qatar. We support resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation.” In a first Indian response, the Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, had noted the “Israeli strikes” on September 9, saying India is “deeply concerned by this development.”
