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73rd AUGUST 15, 2019 Independence day of Chandrayaan-2: PROUD INDIA LAUNCHES HISTORIC BID TO PUT SPACECRAFT ON MOON $5 Trillion economy! INDIA SETS ROADMAP TO BECOME THIRD LARGEST ECONOMY BY 2025 Hima Das: ‘AN UNSTOPPABLE RUN TO REMEMBER’ BRIGHT OUTLOOK Underpinned by a stable macro economy with expected GDP growth of 8 percent in coming years, India has cemented its reputation as one of the few bright spots in global economy India Aug 15-2019 Cover.indd 2 8/7/19 8:43 PM India Aug 15-2019 Cover.indd 3 8/7/19 8:43 PM 73rd Independence day of | AUGUST 15, 2019 | 03 Ambassador’s Message Ram Nath Kovind Narendra Modi President of India Prime Minister of India n the occasion of the 73rd to develop road infrastructure; and the Jal India to Qatar, I am filled with pride Independence Day of India, I Marg Vikas project and Sagarmala initiative when I hear from various Qatari dignitaries am happy to extend my greet- to improve logistics with well-connected about the valuable contributions made by the Ahmed Hassan ings and felicitations to all my waterways would boost connectivity and trade. Indian community towards the growth and al Hammadi, Secretary fellow citizens residing in the The government is committed to achieving development of Qatar over the years. Today, General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. StateO of Qatar. I also avail this opportunity to inclusive growth through affordable, reliable India’s fast-paced growth, technological The 5th meeting of Joint Working Group on express my sincere thanks and appreciation to and sustainable energy. India now stands 4th achievements, business-friendly environ- Labour and Manpower Development was held the Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim in wind power, 5th in solar power, and 5th in ment, skilled workforce and a vast consumer in the month of January 2019 and was useful bin Hamad al Thani and the Government of renewable capacity globally. The share of re- market, offer Qatar a unique opportunity to be in exchanging views on various issues in the the State of Qatar for their continued support newable energy in total power generation also a partner in India’s growth and development field of labour cooperation. At the and cooperation, and to the hospitality and rose from 6 percent in 2014-15 to 10 percent story. India looks forward to greater Qatari in- multilateral level as well, the two patronage extended to the Indian expatriate in 2018-19. India plans to increase the share vestments, with investments of more than $1.5 countries continue to support community in Qatar. The multi-faceted bilateral of natural gas in India’s energy mix, currently trillion planned in infrastructure and other each other at various interna- relationship between India and Qatar contin- at about 7 percent, to 20 percent by 2030. areas over the next two decades, making it one tional fora. Then Minister of ues to strengthen further in various areas of India holds the position of the third of the most attractive long-term markets for State for External Affairs Gen our engagement, including political, energy, largest start-up ecosystem in the world and is leading investors. These factors are reflected VK Singh (Retd), visited Doha trade & investment, security and defence and expected to have 100,000 start-ups by 2025, in the impressive gains made by India in the to participate in the Asian cultural spheres. This year is particularly spe- worth $500 billion, which will create employ- World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index, Cooperation Dialogue from cial, as we are celebrating it as the India-Qatar ment for 3.25 million people. A robust start-up Global Competitiveness Index by the World April 30 to May 2 this year. Year of Culture. With the active support and ecosystem has been put in Economic Forum, and He was a keynote speaker cooperation of the Qatari authorities, we have place through a 19-point several other international at the Business Forum of so far been able to organize some memorable Action Plan which includes reports which rank India as the ACD. An Indian parlia- cultural events focusing on popular Indian setting up several incuba- a best performer in South mentary delegation led by the culture like dance performances, music con- tion centers, easier patent Asia for structural reforms Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Haribansh certs, painting, calligraphy and photography filing, tax exemptions, ease undertaken in infrastruc- Narayan Singh represented India at the 140th exhibitions, etc. We have more events lined up of setting up business, a ture, financial market Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting held in for the rest of the year. Rs100 billion corpus fund, development, innovation Doha from April 6 to April 10. Independence Day is a solemn occasion a faster exit mechanism, and market size, among India and Qatar consider people- when we recall with a profound sense of respect etc. The rural economy others. to-people ties as a bedrock of great and reverence the sacrifices made by our has received a major India attaches great significance in further deepening the freedom fighters to liberate our country from the boost with the govern- importance to its multifac- bilateral ties between the two nations. yoke of colonialism. It is also the time for us to ment’s focus on agro-rural eted relations with the State The establishment of a regional office by take stock of our achievements in these 72 years industries through the of Qatar. India is the 3rd Qatar Tourism Authority in Mumbai has and to rededicate ourselves to the cause of the cluster-based SFURTI largest export destination further increased the scope for promoting continued development of our nation. Today, programme. Special focus HE P Kumaran for Qatar. Total bilateral tourism between the two countries. India India has firmly established itself as the world’s is being provided for the Ambassador of India trade reached $12.3 billion is a popular tourist and wellness destina- largest democracy as a result of the strong development of bamboo, to Qatar during 2018-19. Qatar tion amongst Qatari nationals, given the foundation laid by our founding fathers, who honey, and khadi clusters. is the largest supplier of cultural compatibility and historical con- framed a stable constitution and built strong As many as 100 new clusters are being set LNG to India, accounting for 55 percent of tacts between the two countries. Qatar has democratic institutions. We recently witnessed up to enable 50,000 artisans during 2019- India’s global LNG imports and 15 percent of emerged as a popular destination for Indian the festival of democracy in India - the general 2020. There are concerted efforts to revitalise Qatar’s total export of LNG. We look forward to weddings, taking advantage of the visa-on- elections - in which over 600 million people the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises enhanced cooperation in the energy sector, as arrival facility and the excellent infrastructure exercised their franchise and overwhelmingly (MSME) by reorienting policies to create more India seeks to enhance the share of natural gas offered by Qatar’s hospitality sector. We look opted for a stable government. employment avenues, enhance productivity in its energy mix in the next decade. Though forward to enhanced contacts and connectivity India has come a long way since its and achieve greater profits. The Government of largely dominated by hydrocarbons, there are between our peoples in the coming years. independence on 15 August 1947. We have India has undertaken an ambitious agenda for plenty of opportunities to diversify our trade Defence ties between India and Qatar achieved self-sufficiency in food produc- social change from ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ basket. Indian companies operating in Qatar continue to prosper. The year 2018-19 saw tion and today export various food grains to to BADLAV (Beti Aapki Dhan Lakshmi Aur are pursuing mutually-beneficial collabora- a number of bilateral visits. INS Kolkata in other countries. We are the largest producers Vijay Lakshmi); from Swachh Bharat to Sundar tions in infrastructure, information and com- March 2018, INS Mumbai in September 2018 of fresh fruits, milk and pulses. India is a Bharat; from ‘Give it up’ for the LPG subsidy munication technology, energy and other areas and INS Tarangini in December 2018 have recognized military power in the world today. to ‘Think about the Subsidy’, and from ‘Tax in Qatar, contributing to Qatar’s preparedness visited Hamad Port. The Chief of Qatar’s Emiri The Indian Space Research Organization evasion’ to ‘Tax compliance’. for hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022. India’s Naval Force led a delegation to India in April (ISRO) has been successful in developing The Government of India is making successful experience in the fintech space 2019 and held meetings with his counterparts a highly acclaimed, low-cost and efficient continuous efforts to create an enabling envi- offers several avenues of cooperation for Qatar. in India. We look forward to enhancing our space programme in the world. The recent ronment conducive to attract foreign invest- India Stack, which offers 4 distinct technol- bilateral engagement in maritime and naval successful launch of Chandrayaan II, a fully ment. Recently, it has eased FDI regulations ogy layers based on presenceless, cashless, cooperation, training, joint production and indigenous mission, has put India in the elite to drive investments. It allowed 100 percent paperless and consent, has enabled world- other areas. club of nations having highly advanced space FDI for insurance intermediaries; eased local class products being built on open Application The Indian Embassy remains committed programmes. sourcing regulations for FDI in single-brand Programming Interface (API) based public to promoting the interests of the Indian com- In economic terms, India has emerged retail outlets and increased the statutory limit platforms like BHIM, Rupay, and Paytm.