New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Qatar is geared up to commence trade negotiations with India to deepen bilateral commercial relations.

Speaking at an industry event on Friday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that Qatar Minister told him to start the negotiations.

Qatar has indicated its preparedness to commence formal trade negotiations with India, according to who made the announcement during an industry event on Friday.

The development follows initial discussions that took place during the state visit of Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to India in February 2024.

During the February state visit, both nations had acknowledged the necessity of exploring strategies to enhance and diversify bilateral trade relations.

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