Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold comprehensive bilateral talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Thursday, focusing on the full spectrum of India-Oman relations. Discussions are expected to encompass trade and investment, energy cooperation, defence and security, technology, agriculture, and cultural exchanges. Both leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and global issues of shared interest.
As part of his visit, PM Modi will address a business forum aimed at strengthening commercial and investment partnerships between India and Oman.
The Prime Minister arrived in Muscat on Wednesday for the final leg of his three-nation tour and was received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said. A Guard of Honour was accorded to him, and both leaders exchanged warm greetings upon arrival.
Following the official welcome, PM Modi will meet members of the Indian community at a hotel in Muscat, where hundreds of residents greeted him with Indian flags and patriotic slogans such as “Modi Modi”, “Bharat Mata ki Jai”, and “Vande Mataram”. He will interact with community members and witness cultural performances organised as part of the welcome ceremony.
This marks PM Modi’s second visit to Oman, underscoring the growing depth of strategic ties between the two nations. The visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman and follows Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s state visit to India in December 2023, reflecting high-level political engagement.
Ahead of the visit, Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa, Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the enduring nature of India-Oman relations. “The Prime Minister will undertake a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of bilateral relations with His Majesty the Sultan of Oman and exchange perspectives on regional and international issues of mutual interest,” he said.
India and Oman share a comprehensive strategic partnership with strong cooperation in energy security, maritime collaboration, regional stability, and people-to-people ties. Oman remains a key partner for India in the Gulf region, particularly in energy and maritime sectors.
The visit is expected to consolidate bilateral relations further and provide new momentum to India-Oman cooperation in multiple sectors. PM Modi arrived in Oman following a two-day state visit to Ethiopia, completing the final leg of his three-nation tour.
