The State of Qatar participated in the second edition of 'Maritime India Summit 2021' (MIS), which was inaugurated Tuesday by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi via video conferencing technology.

HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti represented Qatar in the virtual Summit which is attended by several ministers and decisionmakers representing the maritime industry, CEOs and chairmen of Indian and international maritime companies, as well as several global financial organizations that eye investment in maritime industry. It is also attended by multiple maritime industry enterprise and SMEs owners, academia and researchers.

The 2nd edition of MIS will discuss latest and future trends in the maritime industry in the post-pandemic COVID-19 world, attracting potential global investors and exploring opportunities of cooperation between officials, representatives and delegations of the participating countries, aiming for the best use of the potential of the maritime industry around the world.

HE the Minister also participated in the Ministerial Session, which discussed developing the maritime industry, ports and hot topics on environment and sustainability.

(QNA)