India and Qatar to create special Task-Force to further facilitate investments by QIA into India

India and Qatar today decided to create a special Task-Force to further facilitate investments by Qatar Investment Authority into India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking on telephone with Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar also resolved to explore Qatari investments in the entire energy value-chain in India. 

Both the leaders discussed the robust cooperation between both countries in the fields of investment flows and energy security, and reviewed recent positive



developments in this regard. The leaders agreed to remain in regular touch, and looked forward to meeting in-person after the normalisation of the public-health situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet that he had a very pleasant conversation with the Amir of Qatar. Mr Modi said, he conveyed greetings for Qatar's forthcoming National Day. He added that Qatar is a vital pillar of India's energy security and a valued source of FDI.