Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing commercial ties with Indian business delegation

Qatar Chamber hosted a trade delegation from India Wednesday, led by Sushma Kolwankar, chairperson of the Indian IGTD EXIM Chamber of Commerce.The delegation was received by Qatar Chamber board member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil al-Abdulghani, in the presence of board member Dr Mohamed Jawhar al-Mohamed, Commercial Attaché Deepak Pundir, and several Qatari businessmen.The meeting focused on strengthening trade and economic co-operation between the two countries, particularly in the agriculture and food sectors. Discussions also explored avenues of collaboration between both chambers, aiming to bolster ties between the business communities of both nations and activate the private sector’s role in enhancing trade exchange and promoting mutual investments.Al-Abdulghani lauded the strong and growing relations between Qatar and India, especially in the commercial and economic fields, noting that bilateral trade stood at QR43.3bn last year, positioning India as "one of Qatar’s most important trading partners.”He highlighted the presence of 130 companies in Qatar with 100% Indian capital, alongside a multitude of Indian firms operating in partnership with Qatari companies across various economic sectors.Al-Abdulghani also invited Indian companies to explore the wide range of opportunities available in the Qatari market and to enhance partnerships with Qatari counterparts. "Qatar offers world-class infrastructure, advanced economic legislation, and a business-friendly environment supported by attractive investment incentives and facilities,” he noted.He further reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to encouraging co-operation between Qatari and Indian business owners and investors. He also urged Qatari investors to explore India’s thriving investment landscape, describing India as an ideal investment destination.Al-Mohamed welcomed the Indian delegation, affirming that Qatar Chamber encourages co-operation between Qatari and Indian companies across all sectors, particularly in the fields of food security and agriculture.He noted that the strong and longstanding relations between the two countries pave the way for greater collaboration at the business level, highlighting the numerous opportunities for partnership and investment between Qatari investors and their Indian counterparts.Kolwankar underscored the strong relations between the two countries, noting that this was the delegation’s second visit to Qatar, which reflects its keenness to strengthen co-operation with Qatari companies across various sectors, including food security. She also hoped that the Qatar Chamber’s support would encourage Indian companies to establish partnerships and joint ventures with their Qatari counterparts.Pundir highlighted the strong economic ties between the two countries and lauded the substantial volume of bilateral trade. He also emphasised the delegation’s eagerness to take advantage of the incentives and opportunities available in Qatar and to establish partnerships with Qatari business owners.The meeting also featured a presentation on investment opportunities in Qatar by Maryam al-Malki, Senior Executive, Investor Relations at Invest Qatar, and included bilateral meetings between Qatari and Indian businessmen.