Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on a pivotal visit to Qatar from September 27 to 29, 2026, where she will participate in the 11th Annual Meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors in Doha. This trip includes crucial bilateral discussions with finance ministers from various nations and interactions with Qatari business leaders and investors, further reinforcing India's prominent role as the second largest shareholder in the AIIB.