<h1>India-Qatar Talks Aim to Boost Trade in Gems, Pharma, and Food Processing; New MOUs on Food Safety and Customs in Focus.</h1> An Indian delegation visited Doha for the India-Qatar Joint Working Group meeting, focusing on enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation. Key sectors identified for collaboration include gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, MSMEs, and food processing. Both sides reviewed ongoing discussions for Memorandums of Understanding on food safety and customs control and agreed to expedite their conclusion. They also discussed activating the Joint Business Council to implement private sector proposals. With bilateral trade valued at USD 14.08 billion in 2023-24, India remains Qatar's second-largest trading partner. The next meeting is scheduled for 2025 in New Delhi, reflecting the strong ties between the countries.