DOHA — Governor Eric Holcomb on Friday concluded an economic development trip to Qatar.
During the trip, Holcomb met with government officials and business leaders to work on establishing new business relationships in the Middle East. He was accompanied by a delegation of Hoosiers, including Indiana Secretary of Commerce, Brad Chambers.
“Indiana and Qatar share a strong trade relationship, and this trip has been productive in creating opportunities for future investment across our states,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Throughout the week, my team and I were greeted with great hospitality which led to productive discussions and inspired even more ideas for partnerships.”
Holcomb, Chambers, and other Indiana representatives met with Qatari leadership, U.S. Embassy Doha government officials, the American Chamber Qatar Board of Governors, and the Qatar Investment Authority to discuss opportunities to strengthen business ties between Indiana and Qatar.
Gov. Holcomb and Sec. Chambers also visited with U.S. troops stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which houses about 8,500 servicemembers, including members of the Indiana National Guard.
The governor and the delegation from Indiana return to Indiana on Friday.
