New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- India and Qatar have elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership following high-level talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

The landmark meeting yielded significant economic commitments, with Qatar pledging a USD 10 billion investment in India and announcing plans to establish a Qatar Investment Authority office in the country.

The leaders outlined ambitious plans to double their current bilateral trade of USD 14 billion within the next five years. The summit resulted in seven agreements, including a revised double taxation avoidance agreement and enhanced financial cooperation.

Both nations agreed to expedite negotiations for a bil...