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India, Qatar Discuss Steps To Strengthen Trade & Investment Ties

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Doha: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, in Doha on Monday to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries.

“We discussed ways to increase India-Qatar bilateral trade and also reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership across trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, opening immense avenues for greater collaboration,” Piyush Goyal wrote on X.

Goyal also co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on Economic and Commercial Cooperation with H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar.

“Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Qatar partnership by building on our strong bilateral trade. We also agreed to further intensify cooperation to achieve the trade and investment goals set by our leadership during the visit of His Highness the Amir of Qatar to India in February this year,” Goyal further stated.

During his two-day visit to Qatar, Goyal also addressed the inaugural meeting of the India-Qatar Joint Business Council, along with Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani.

“Encouraged businesses on both sides to build on our strategic partnership and cultural connect to further deepen India-Qatar economic ties, and emphasised how our robust economies provide greater synergies across various sectors for shared growth and prosperity,” the Indian minister said.

In addition to these engagements, Goyal met Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority & the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority. The minister described the discussions as productive, focusing on ways to further deepen trade, investment, and financial cooperation between India and Qatar.

Earlier, on August 28, India and Qatar held a high-level meeting in Delhi focused on enhancing Qatari investments in India, especially in sectors such as infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, transport, logistics, food processing, health, semiconductors, and finance.

These discussions aimed to advance Qatar’s commitment to invest $10 billion and open an office of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in India, a pledge made during the State visit of the Amir of the State of Qatar to India in February 2025.

In this context, both countries decided to promote further discussions for investments by QIA and other Qatari entities, focusing on key sectors, specific projects, and companies. The Qatari side indicated that they see various investment opportunities in India, given the country’s economic growth and technological development.

QIA has already made investments in several sectors in India, including retail, utilities, media, housing, healthcare, and realty. Meanwhile, the Indian community in Qatar has also invested in the country, especially in the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector.

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‘Everything from chip to ship’: PM Modi calls for boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat

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**PM Modi Calls for Boost to Indigenous Production Across Sectors at UP International Trade Show 2025**

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a significant boost to indigenous production across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of building a ‘Swadeshi’ economy. Speaking at the inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show-2025 (UPITS-2025) on Wednesday, PM Modi assured stakeholders that the government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them in this journey.

Highlighting the government’s commitment to ease of doing business, the Prime Minister noted that several unnecessary compliances have been removed to help businesses thrive in India. “The government is putting a strong emphasis on Make in India manufacturing. We want everything from chip to ship to be manufactured in India; for this, we are focusing on your ease of doing business,” he said.

PM Modi further elaborated on the reforms, stating, “The government abolished more than 40,000 compliances, and more than a thousand laws were decriminalised. We are standing with you shoulder-to-shoulder,” addressing the business fraternity and traders present at the event.

Despite global disruptions and uncertainties, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in India’s growth potential. “Disruptions don’t hinder us, but even in those circumstances, we look for new directions. Amid all these disruptions, India is strengthening the foundations for the coming decades. Our resolve and mantra is Atmanirbhar Bharat. Nothing can be more helpless than being dependent on others. The more a country stays dependent on others, the more its growth is going to stay compromised,” he added.

PM Modi also stressed the importance of maintaining quality in indigenous products. “Every citizen is adopting Swadeshi, ‘Garv se kaho hum swadeshi hai’. Our traders will have to proudly adopt this mantra,” he said. He called for creating an ecosystem that gives special emphasis to Swadeshi designs, while urging private investment in research and innovation. “Without innovation, the world stops, businesses halt,” he remarked.

### About the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025

The trade show, held from September 25 to 29, carries the theme “Ultimate Sourcing Begins Here” and focuses on three core objectives: innovation, integration, and internationalisation. UPITS-2025 aims to connect international buyers, domestic Business-to-Business (B2B) buyers, and domestic Business-to-Consumer (B2C) buyers through a three-pronged buyer strategy, offering opportunities for exporters, small businesses, and consumers alike.

This platform will showcase Uttar Pradesh’s diverse craft traditions, modern industries, robust MSMEs, and emerging entrepreneurs. Key sectors represented at the event include handicrafts, textiles, leather, agriculture, food processing, IT, electronics, and AYUSH, among others. The trade show will also celebrate the state’s rich art, culture, and cuisine under one roof.

Adding strategic significance, Russia will participate as a partner country, facilitating new avenues for bilateral trade, technology exchange, and long-term cooperation.

The event expects participation from over 2,400 exhibitors, approximately 125,000 B2B visitors, and about 450,000 B2C visitors.

*(With inputs from ANI)*
https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/everything-from-chip-to-ship-pm-modi-calls-for-boost-to-atmanirbhar-bharat-manufacturing-23595743