India, Qatar Explore Deeper Economic Partnership In High-Level Trade Talks

Commerce and Industry Ministry Piyush Goyal wrapped up a three-day visit to Qatar yesterday, marking a significant step in economic ties between the two nations as they set ambitious bilateral trade targets.

 

During his visit, Mr. Goyal called on Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. 

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing trade and investment cooperation under the strategic partnership established during the visit of Qatar’s



Amir to India.

 

The highlight of the visit was the Joint Commission meeting on Economic and Commercial Cooperation held on the 6th of this month, which Mr. Goyal co-chaired with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani. 

The two ministers reviewed various aspects of bilateral trade and investment relations and agreed to intensify efforts toward achieving targets of doubling bilateral trade by 2030 and launching negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement.