Qatar Chamber has held a productive meeting with a business delegation from India to discuss trade and economic relations between the two countries, and to explore new ways to further strengthen and enhance their cooperation.
The Qatari side was led by Qatar Chamber Second Vice-Chairman Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, while the Indian delegation was headed by Co-Chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Committee at PHDCCI, Anuj Khanna. The discussions also covered opportunities for collaboration, partnerships between businesses in the countries, and key sectors with potential for mutual cooperation.
Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba praised the strong relations between Qatar and India at all levels, particularly in the trade and economic fields, noting that India is one of Qatar’s key trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching $12.88 billion (QAR 47 billion) in 2024.
Al Athba highlighted the wide range of opportunities available to business sectors in both countries, urging businessmen from the nations to explore new areas of cooperation and benefit from Qatar’s attractive investment environment, which features advanced infrastructure, free zones with numerous investor incentives, and supportive business legislation.
Anuj Khanna said that Qatar is a leading investment destination and a gateway for Indian investors to the Middle East and Africa, noting that the business community in the country has strong confidence in Qatar due to its supportive legislation and investment incentives.
He highlighted PHDCCI members’ keen interest in exploring opportunities in Qatar and forming partnerships with Qatari counterparts, noting that this was their second visit to Qatar Chamber in six months, reflecting their commitment to strengthening cooperation.
Khanna also encouraged Qatari investors to explore opportunities in India, particularly in the real estate sector, emphasizing PHDCCI’s readiness to collaborate with those interested in investing in the country.
