Ministry of Finance on X: "Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Trade @MOCIQatar, on the sidelines of the AIIB 2026 Annual Meeting in Doha, Qatar, today. Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed warmly recalled his visit to India in 2025 and observed that there was considerable scope for investment in India in several infrastructure sectors including ports, airports, highways and power, and opportunities for Indian companies to invest in Qatar in areas including food security, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, education, health and start-ups. FM Smt. @nsitharaman conveyed that India attaches high importance to enhancing trade and investment with Qatar, noting the elevation of bilateral ties to a “strategic partnership” during the State Visit of H.H. the Amir of Qatar in February 2025. She highlighted trade and investment as important pillars for adding strategic dimensions to the relationship. The Union Finance Minister emphasised the importance of restoring normal trade between India and Qatar and other Gulf countries, including unimpeded maritime navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. They also discussed the implementation of the $10 billion Qatari investment commitment and establishment of a QIA office in India. They both expressed keen interest in completing the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Qatar, for which they decided on accelerated engagement, as well as the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations."

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Trade @MOCIQatar, on the sidelines of the AIIB 2026 Annual Meeting in Doha, Qatar, today. Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed warmly recalled his visit to India in 2025 and observed that there was considerable scope for investment in India in several infrastructure sectors including ports, airports, highways and power, and opportunities for Indian companies to invest in Qatar in areas including food security, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, education, health and start-ups. FM Smt. @nsitharaman conveyed that India attaches high importance to enhancing trade and investment with Qatar, noting the elevation of bilateral ties to a “strategic partnership” during the State Visit of H.H. the Amir of Qatar in February 2025. She highlighted trade and investment as important pillars for adding strategic dimensions to the relationship. The Union Finance Minister emphasised the importance of restoring normal trade between India and Qatar and other Gulf countries, including unimpeded maritime navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. They also discussed the implementation of the $10 billion Qatari investment commitment and establishment of a QIA office in India. They both expressed keen interest in completing the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Qatar, for which they decided on accelerated engagement, as well as the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
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