Mwani Qatar Discusses Cooperation with Leading Indian Ports

Doha, July 22 (QNA) - Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) discussed ways to enhance cooperation and investment with Indian ports in the fields of food security, ports, maritime transport, and logistics. This came during a recent visit paid by a delegation from Mwani Qatar recently led by the company's CEO Captain Abdulla Al Khanji to the Republic of India. They discussed means of enhancing cooperation and investment opportunities with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, the main developer and operator of ports in India. A statement released by the Qatari company to the press said that meetings discussed the possibility of launching new direct lines between Hamad Port and the ports operated by Adani Ports as part of the Ministry of Transport and Communications plan to strengthen status of Hamad Port- Qatar's main gateway to world trade- as a vital commercial center in the region. Mwani Qatar's the visit will open up new horizons to enhance Qatar's foreign investments in ports, maritime transport, logistics and food security. It will also support Mwani Qatar's plan to attract more direct shipping lines to Hamad Port, which will contribute to turn the port into a regional center for transshipment in the region, He said. Al-Khanji pointed out the importance of this visit in enhancing Mwani Qatar's presence as a regional and international leading integrated port and logistics services provider, thus contributing to economic diversification away from oil and gas and supporting Qatar National Vision 2030. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited is an India-based port infrastructure company. The Company together with its subsidiaries develops and operates ports and related infrastructure in India. It operates 10 ports and terminals include Mundra Port, Dahej Port, Hazira Port and Kandla Port. It also offers port and logistics services, including marine, intra-port transport, storage and handling, evacuation, and logistics services across road, railway, and pipeline connectivity. (QNA)