India’s engagement with AIIB and Qatar
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Qatar from 27–29 September for the AIIB annual meeting, with talks with Qatar’s finance minister expected to potentially advance India-Qatar investment discussions. She met AIIB President Zou Jiayi and suggested expanding the bank’s financing beyond physical infrastructure.
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Timeline
Tuesday, 29 September
- Sitharaman discusses BIT, FTA, UPI expansion with Qatar during Doha visit
Qatar has a $10 billion investment commitment with India
- FM Sitharaman meets AIIB President, suggests expansion of financing beyond physical infra
Sitharaman met AIIB President Zou Jiayi
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Sunday, 27 September
- Sitharaman visits Qatar for AIIB meeting as India-Qatar investment talks may advance
Sitharaman is visiting Qatar from 27–29 September for the AIIB annual meeting
