New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- India and Qatar are expanding their economic ties beyond energy to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing as global shifts in geopolitics, climate, and cybersecurity drive a collaborative approach, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the India-Qatar Business Forum, Goyal emphasized the need for balanced trade and cross-border investments to deepen economic ties and position these countries for closer cooperation and growth.

"I think both Qatar and India are not in competition and complement each other," he added.

Goyal said the transition to economic cooperation between both nations will hinge on three key pillars: sustainabili...