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India to shift focus from energy to AI, IoT and semiconductors: Piyush Goyal
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India, Qatar aim to double annual trade in five years
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India today provides oasis of stability, predictability and continuity: Piyush Goyal
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India, Qatar elevate ties to 'Strategic Partnership', exchange several MoUs to boost trade
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MoS Jitin Prasada highlights growing investment, strong bilateral ties at India-Qatar Business Summit
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