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January 14, 2026 10:21 PM

Union Minister Sonowal proposes India-Oman green shipping corridor as ancient stitched vessel reaches Muscat

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the crew of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, calling the arrival more than just the completion of a voyage, but a celebration of deep-rooted civilisational ties. The Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways said the arrival of the traditionally built stitched sail vessel in the Omani capital symbolises the enduring friendship between India and Oman, anchored in history, strengthened by trade and mutual respect...

December 18, 2025 10:41 PM

PM Modi concludes landmark Oman visit; Sultan’s brother bids farewell with ‘Namaste’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday afternoon departed for New Delhi after concluding his landmark visit to Oman, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour. Reflecting the warmth of bilateral ties, Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik’s brother and the Sultanate’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, bid farewell to Prime Minister Modi at the airport. The two leaders exchanged a warm handshake and embrace, with the Omani leader also greeting the Pri...

December 18, 2025 5:12 PM

India, Oman sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, ushering in new era of trade and economic partnership

India and Oman on Thursday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a milestone in bilateral ties and opening a new chapter of trade, investment and people-to-people cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The pact was inked by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al ...

December 18, 2025 2:08 PM

‘Indian diaspora a living example of co-existence, co-operation’: PM Modi in Muscat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the Indian community in Oman, describing the Indian diaspora as a “living example of co-existence and co-operation,” while addressing members of the community and students in Muscat. PM Modi began his address amid chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai,” “Vande Mataram,” and “Modi, Modi,” reflecting the strong emotional bond between Indians overseas and their homeland. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said, “The Indian diasp...

December 18, 2025 1:15 PM

‘In the last 11 years, India has changed its economic DNA’: PM Modi at India-Oman Business Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the India-Oman Business Forum and highlighted the wide-ranging economic reforms undertaken by India over the last 11 years, which he said have transformed the country into one of the most competitive markets globally. Emphasising the significance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Prime Minister said it would provide renewed confidence and momentum to the India-Oman partnership. “Over the past 11 years, India has ...

January 1, 2026 4:43 PM

Indian Embassy steps up tourism outreach in Oman with B2B meets, roadshows and destination campaigns

One of the Indian Embassy’s key focus areas in Oman is strengthening tourism cooperation between India and the Sultanate, including in medical and wellness tourism. To advance this, the Embassy organises a series of targeted engagements, business-to-business (B2B) interactions and promotional initiatives with relevant stakeholders. As part of these efforts, the Embassy hosted an India–Oman B2B meet focused on the healthcare and wellness sector on August 5, 2024. The event, held at the Embas...

January 1, 2026 4:43 PM

India-Oman trade and investment ties deepen amid strong economic momentum

India and Oman continue to strengthen their economic and commercial partnership, with bilateral trade and investment showing sustained growth across key sectors. The relationship reflects a complementary economic synergy, anchored in energy cooperation, diversified trade, and long-term investment linkages. Trade Shows Strong Recovery India-Oman trade ties have shown a growth momentum over the past eight years, with total bilateral trade rising from US$ 6.70 billion in 2017-18 to US$ 10.61 bill...

December 5, 2025 2:57 PM

India and Oman hold strategic consultation meeting in Muscat, review 70 years of diplomatic ties

The 14th round of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group meeting was held on December 4, 2025 in Muscat, Oman. The meeting was co-chaired by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, secretary for consular, passport and visa and overseas Indian affairs at the ministry of external affairs, and Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, undersecretary for political affairs at the ministry of foreign affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting reviewed the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Oman in areas incl...

February 21, 2025 6:11 PM

Bangladesh should not normalize terrorism, says MEA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, conveyed that it is important for Bangladesh to not normalize terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on February 16. While Jaishankar stated that his ...

February 17, 2025 10:19 AM

Jaishankar meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor, other counterparts in Muscat

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, on Sunday. "Met Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain of the Interim Government of Bangladesh. Conversation was focused on our bilateral relationship, as also on BIMSTEC," the EAM posted on X after his meeting with Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangl...