Curated by Manjiri Patil February 18, 2025
PM Modi and Emir Sheikh Tamim held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House to strengthen India-Qatar ties, with key ministers from both sides in attendance.
The Emir of Qatar received a Guard of Honour and a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Murmu and PM Modi present.
During the visit, the Emir met Indian ministers to strengthen ties, focusing on key areas of collaboration.
India and Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $28 billion within five years, enhancing economic ties and cooperation across various sectors.
India and Qatar explored the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), reflecting broader regional efforts to improve trade relations and economic integration.
Energy is a core aspect of the bilateral relationship, with Qatar being one of India’s largest suppliers of LNG and LPG, with ongoing agreements.
QatarEnergy extended a long-term LNG supply deal with India’s Petronet LNG, worth $78 billion, reinforcing Qatar’s role as a key energy partner.
Qatari investments in India surpass $1.5 billion, with notable investments in telecom, retail, and infrastructure, including Reliance Retail Ventures.
Indian companies, including Larsen & Toubro and Wipro, have invested $356 million in Qatar between 2017 and 2025, strengthening bilateral business ties.
India and Qatar formalized a ‘Strategic Partnership’ agreement, including avoiding double taxation, promoting smoother trade, and boosting investment flows between both nations.
Both countries discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest, reflecting shared diplomatic goals and reinforcing their growing strategic ties in various sectors.