The necessity of developing more interaction between the Indian Cultural Centre, its affiliated forums and among the forums themselves was highlighted at a meeting convened by outgoing Indian ambassador to Qatar Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa recently.“Such regular interactions would contribute to the integration and development of the country’s Indian community in the coming years,” she said, while requesting forum representatives to facilitate more ties between their members.This was the first meeting of its kind organised by the ICC management.The Indian ambassador, in her address to the gathering thanked all for their role in the advancement of the sports, social and cultural interests of the Indian community in Qatar, which enabled the strengthening of the deep-rooted Indo-Qatar friendship and cultural relationship.Wadhwa also responded to a number of queries raised by the present heads of different cultural organisations.Earlier, ICC president Tarun Basu welcomed the gathering and spoke about the community fair that the centre proposes to organise in November this year. Head of Cultural Activities V Gopinath later briefed the members about the planned community fair. The ICC management also took note of the suggestions and also a few concerns raised by the present members.ICC general secretary Seenu Pillai co-ordinated the event and head of affiliation P K Aboobacker proposed a vote of thanks.