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India – Qatar Relation
India and Qatar enjoy close and friendly relation.
Its underpinned by strong economic, commercial, and cultural ties.
India is a major trade and investment partner of Qatar, and the Indian community is the largest expatriate group in Qatar.
In 2023, India and Qatar celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations.
Over the past five decades, the bilateral relationship has grown significantly, marked by regular high-level visits and exchanges.
Economic relations
India-Qatar bilateral trade in 2021-22 was US$ 15.03 billion.
India's exports during 2021-22 was US$ 1.83 billion and India's imports was US$ 13.19 billion.
In 2021, India was among the top four largest export destinations for Qatar and is also among the top three sources of Qatar's imports.
Economic relations
India's main exports to Qatar include rice, vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy products, textiles, garments, machinery, and equipment.
Qatar's main exports to India include liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrochemicals, and aluminium.
48% of India’s global LNG imports is from qatar.
India also imports ethylene, propylene, ammonia, urea, and polyethylene from Qatar.
India and Qatar have also signed a number of agreements to promote investment and cooperation in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, trade, and tourism.
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Indian migrants role in fostering India-Qatar relations
The Indian community is the largest expatriate group in the country, with over 700,000 members.
Indians play an important role in the Qatari economy, working in a wide range of sectors.
Its including construction, healthcare, education, and hospitality.
The Indian government has taken a number of steps to protect and promote the interests of the Indian community in Qatar.
These include signing a number of agreements with the Qatari government, such as an agreement on labor protection and an agreement on social security.
They have also played a key role in the development of Qatar's healthcare and education sectors.
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