Doha: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) held a meeting with Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her delegation to discuss strengthening economic and investment ties between Qatar and India.

The meeting explored opportunities to increase bilateral trade, expand reciprocal investments and encourage companies from both countries to establish partnerships and joint projects.

Sitharaman highlighted India’s large economy, industrial base and growing technology sector as opportunities for Qatari investors. She also noted Qatar’s advanced infrastructure and strategic location as an attractive platform for Indian companies seeking access to Gulf and regional markets.

QBA board member Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Khalid Al-Thani said Qatar-India relations are gaining momentum and stressed the potential for stronger private-sector cooperation through long-term investments, joint projects, technology transfer and knowledge sharing.

The discussions covered potential cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, logistics, food security, renewable energy, infrastructure, tourism and hospitality. The QBA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties between the business communities of both countries.