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 9:57 PM

Key agreements signed as PM Modi concludes Oman visit

India and Oman on Thursday agreed to expand cooperation across key sectors, including trade, maritime heritage, agriculture, education and maritime security, following the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Sultanate. Among the major outcomes of the visit was progress on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at strengthening economic and commercial integration between the two countries. The agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade by reducing trade barrier...

December 18, 2025 7:42 PM

PM Modi concludes Oman visit, returns to New Delhi after key agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday departed for New Delhi after concluding his visit to Oman, marking the final leg of his three-nation overseas engagement. Reflecting the importance attached to the visit, the Prime Minister was seen off at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said. The visit was marked by a major diplomatic milestone, with Prime Minister Modi being conferred “The First Class of the Order of Oman”, the Sultanat...

December 17, 2025 9:46 PM

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian community in Oman on Wednesday, with hundreds of people gathering in Muscat to greet him, waving Indian flags and chanting patriotic slogans. The Prime Minister greeted and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora who had assembled in large numbers at the hotel. He also witnessed cultural performances organised as part of the welcome ceremony. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Muscat earlier in the day on the...

December 17, 2025 8:46 PM

PM Modi meets Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister, begins official engagements in Muscat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, marking the beginning of his official engagements in the Sultanate. The visit to Oman is the final leg of the Prime Minister’s four-day, three-nation tour and comes after the conclusion of his engagements in Ethiopia. Scheduled from December 17 to 18, the visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and marks Prime Minister Modi’s seco...

December 17, 2025 8:43 PM

PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of three-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oman on Wednesday on the third and final leg of his three-nation visit. He was received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour. This is Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Oman, highlighting the growing depth of the India–Oman strategic partnership. The visit holds special significance as it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establi...