During his State Visit to India on February 17-18, 2025, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of Qatar and PM Narendra Modi, discussed ways to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. They agreed to work together in areas like politics, trade, investment, security, energy, culture, education, technology, innovation, and sustainability. The two leaders also emphasized the importance of improving people-to-people connections. Qatar expressed interest in investing in sectors such as infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, food security, logistics, and hospitality. Qatar also committed to investing USD 10 billion in India and announced that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) would open an office in India. They signed a revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and agreed to speed up negotiations on the India-Qatar Bilateral Investment Treaty. India recognized Qatar’s growing role as a regional hub for goods and services, benefiting from its strategic location and top-quality infrastructure. This partnership aims to create new opportunities for both countries to grow economically. The investment will help strengthen Qatar’s position as a key investor in India.