Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal's Visit to Qatar for Joint Commission Meeting

Official Press

05 Oct 2025

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, is set to visit Doha, Qatar from 6-7 October 2025 to co-chair the Qatar-India Joint Commission Meeting on Trade and Commerce. This visit highlights India's commitment to strengthening trade ties with Qatar, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 14 billion in 2024-25. Discussions will focus on trade performance, barriers, and the proposed India-Qatar Free Trade Agreement (FTA), alongside cooperation in sectors like finance, agriculture, and healthcare. A business delegation will accompany Goyal to engage with Qatari businesses and officials.

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