External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met business leaders in Qatar and highlighted the investment opportunities in India.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Dr. S Jaishankar reached Doha on Sunday on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''He began his trip with the India-Qatar Business Roundtable.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The External Affairs Minister appreciated the commitment for strengthening business partnerships between the two countries.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''In a tweet, Dr. S Jaishankar said, he briefed them about new opportunities flowing from 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''He thanked chairperson of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI)&nbsp; Sheikh Khalifa and Chairman of Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) Sheikh Faisal.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Dr. Jaishankar also visited the Qatar National Musuem where he learned about the historical connections between India and Qatar.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''In a tweet, the Minister said, Gujarat was an important door for commerce and contacts.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Later in the day, Dr. Jaishankar virtually interacted with the Indian community in the country and appreciated their contribution to meet the COVID-19 challenge.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''He also urged their participation in the development of a &quot;New India.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''During the visit, the External Affairs Minister will hold detailed discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on strengthening bilateral relationship.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''He will hold talks with his counterpart on bilateral issues as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The Minister will also convey special gratitude to the State of Qatar for taking care of Indians during the Covid-19 pandemic.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">This is Dr. S Jaishankar's first visit to the country as External Affairs Minister.</span><br />
News On AIR | December 28, 2020 2:21 PM
EAM Dr. S Jaishankar meets business leaders in Qatar; highlights investment opportunities in India