Modi in Qatar: PM meets business leaders

Zee Media Bureau

Doha/New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met business leaders in Qatar on Sunday. He attended the round-table meet with the businessmen.

During his address, Modi showered praises on role of Emir of Qatar in promoting India Qatar business ties.

He also said, "All of you recognize the potential of India. I will address the bottlenecks you have identified. India is a land of opportunity. I have come to personally invite you to take advantage of this opportunity."

"Business First. For first engagement of the day, PM attends roundtable meeting with Qatari Business Leaders," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.

"Qatar`s Minister of Trade and Economy welcomes PM @narendramodi, seeks more intensive eco engagement with India," the MEA said in another tweet.

The prime minister reached Qatari capital Doha from Afghanistan on Saturday night where he was received by Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Modi will hold detailed talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani later in the day.

He addressed Indian workers at a medical camp in Doha on Saturday night.

(With PTI inputs)