India Likely To Finalise Qatar Trade Pact Framework In October As Trump Tariffs Bite
India is likely to finalise the terms of reference for a proposed free trade agreement with Qatar in early October, a government source said on Monday, as it pushes to forge deeper global partnerships and offset the impact of US tariffs.
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal could visit Doha on October 6 to conclude the framework for negotiations, the government source, who asked not to be named as the details of trade discussions are still not public, told reporters.
Recommended For YouDuring a February visit to India by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, both sides agreed to elevate their partnership and double bilateral trade to $28 billion within five years.
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Qatar has also announced plans to invest $10 billion in India in infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, food security, logistics, hospitality and other sectors.
India and Qatar already have close energy cooperation and last year renewed a long-term deal for the supply of liquefied natural gas to India for 20 years starting in 2028.
After US President Donald Trump imposed additional 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods for buying Russian oil last month, doubling total duties to 50 per cent, New Delhi is accelerating efforts to deepen trade ties with other partners.
It is also seeking a free trade pact with the European Union, India's biggest trading partner in goods, later this year.
Exporter groups estimate the US tariffs could affect nearly 55 per cent of India's $87 billion in merchandise exports to the United States, while benefiting competitors such as Vietnam, Bangladesh and China.
India also aims to sign bilateral trade pacts with Oman, Chile and Peru, part of its push to boost exports and diversify markets, while protecting farmers and small businesses, the source added.

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