India and Qatar have agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, setting ambitious goals for economic cooperation. Qatar has committed to investing $10 billion in India and plans to open a sovereign fund office in the country. The two nations aim to double their bilateral trade from the current $14 billion to $28 billion within the next five years. This agreement comes as part of a broader effort to deepen ties beyond energy trade, exploring opportunities in new-age industries such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and renewable energy. The strengthened partnership is expected to significantly boost economic relations between the two countries.
Sources: Bloomberg, Times of India, Tribune India, Ministry of External Affairs (India)