Doha: The Qatar Chamber convened with an Indian business delegation to deliberate on enhancing trade and economic cooperation between Qatar and India, with a particular focus on the agriculture and food sectors.
According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions also explored avenues to bolster collaboration between the Qatar Chamber and the Indian EXIM IGTD Chamber. This cooperation aims to fortify the connections between the business communities of both nations and invigorate the roles of the Qatari and Indian private sectors in promoting bilateral trade and investment.
The meeting saw participation from notable figures, including Sushma Kolwankar, Chairman of the Indian IGTD EXIM Chamber of Commerce, Qatar Chamber board member Dr. Mohamed Jawhar Al Mohamed, and Commercial Attache at the Indian Embassy in Qatar, Deepak Pundir. Qatar Chamber board member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil Al Abdulghani lauded the robust trade relations between the two countries, noting that the trade volume reached approximately QR 43.3 billion in 2024, positioning India as a key trading partner for Qatar.
Al Abdulghani highlighted the presence of 130 companies in Qatar owned entirely by Indian capital, alongside numerous Indian-Qatari joint ventures across various sectors. He emphasized the exceptional opportunities for cooperation and investment between the business sectors of both nations and encouraged Indian companies to explore the vast opportunities in Qatar’s market. He pointed out Qatar’s world-class infrastructure, advanced economic legislation, and attractive investment incentives.
Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Mohamed welcomed the Indian delegation, underlining Qatar Chamber’s support for collaboration between Qatari and Indian firms, especially in food security and agriculture. He emphasized that the longstanding relations between the two countries open doors for extensive business collaboration.
Sushma Kolwankar expressed the Indian delegation’s commitment to strengthening ties with Qatari companies, particularly in food security, and hoped for Qatar Chamber’s support in establishing Indian-Qatari partnerships and joint ventures.
Deepak Pundir reiterated the robust economic relations between the two countries and the significant bilateral trade volume. He emphasized the delegation’s intent to leverage the incentives and opportunities in Qatar to forge partnerships with Qatari business owners.
The meeting also included a presentation on investment opportunities in Qatar by Maryam Al Malki, Senior Executive Investor Relations at Invest Qatar, and featured bilateral meetings between Qatari and Indian businessmen.