| Establishment of Relations | 1973 |
| Brief History | India-Qatar ties have historical significance and this can be seen in its diverse nature spanning acros political, defence, commercial andcultural. The Indian diaspora inQatar is large and plays a huge role in nurturing the bonds of friendship between the two countries. |
| Key Visits (President, VP, PM) | Prime Minister’s Visits: 4 June, 2016 |
| Main Treaties and Agreements | 1. Agreement on News Exchange 2. Cooperation and assistance in customs matters 3. Agreement on Exemption of Visa Requirement |
| MOUs | 1. Cooperation in Radio and Television 2. Cooperation in Skill Development 3. Diplomatic Training 4. Exchange of Intelligence relating to Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, etc.Scientific and Technological Cooperation 5. Investment Cooperation 6. Cooperation on Tourism Sector |
| Working Groups | 1. Joint Working Group on Labour and Manpower Development 2. JWG on Trade and Investment 3. JWG on Defence and Manpower |
| Bilateral Trade – Last Three years | Total Trade: 2017-18 – 9880.90 USD Million 2016-17 – 8430.78 USD Million 2015-16 – 9924.29 USD Million Major Imports: 1. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 2. Ethelyne and Propelyne 3. Urea and Ammonia Major Exports: 1. Machinery and Equipment 2. Transport Equipment 3. Iron and Steel 4. Plastic and its articles 5. Construction material |
| Grant/Loan/Aid | Ingoing – Outgoing |
| Ongoing Negotiations | ——- |
| Disputes | ——- |
| Key Officials | Ambassador/HC – India to Qatar – H. E. P. Kumaran Ambassador/HC – Qatar to India H. E. Mohammed bin Khater al Khater |
