India, Qatar discuss ways to boost trade, strengthen supply chains

India and Qatar on Thursday held discussions on ways to boost bilateral trade and strengthen supply chain resilience
Tarah Nguyen
April 24, 2026 | 14:00
India, Qatar discuss ways to boost trade, strengthen supply chains

The meeting was held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed.

"We discussed ways to further enhance our bilateral trade and investment ties while strengthening supply chain resilience. Looking forward to deepening our strategic partnership in the times ahead," Goyal said in a post on social media. Both had virtual interaction.

The bilateral trade between the countries stood at USD 14 billion in 2024-25. Both sides have aimed at doubling it by 2030.

They are also looking at negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Goyal recently discussed trade and supply chain related issues with trade ministers of other GCC members also. It included Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait.

All these countries are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with which India is in the process negotiating a free trade agreement.

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