After wrapping up his visit to Oman, the last stop on a major three-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for New Delhi. In light of changing global dynamics, this trip highlights New Delhi’s strategic focus on West Asia and Africa.
Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs, gave PM Modi a heartfelt farewell at the airport in Muscat. This high-level action demonstrated how important bilateral relations with India are to Omani leadership.
PM Modi received the Sultanate’s highest civilian honor, the “First Class of the Order of Oman,” during the visit, which was a diplomatic turning point. With this esteemed accolade, he has now garnered 29 foreign civilian honors.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq personally welcomed Prime Minister Modi to Oman on Wednesday at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat. In order to strengthen ties between India and Oman, the leaders immediately initiated a number of bilateral meetings.
The two presidents held formal discussions on Thursday as a result of these exchanges. The signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a free trade agreement that strengthens their strategic alliance, was a significant result.
The CEPA will increase trade volumes between India and Oman, according to Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs. It promises to increase investment, promote economic diversity, and create opportunities in a number of important industries.
The deal has the potential to spur expansion and job creation. For regular people, Jaiswal pointed out, it means more jobs, better market access for companies, strong supply chains, and increased economic opportunity on both sides.
PM Modi and Sultan Haitham discussed defense and security cooperation in addition to economy. Trade, investment, energy, agriculture, technology, developing fields, culture, and interpersonal relationships were also discussed.
Jaiswal shared information about the leaders’ discussions of regional and international issues in a post on X. The complexity of India-Oman relations is reflected in this thorough discussion.
PM Modi spoke at the India-Oman Business Forum earlier on Thursday. He highlighted how India’s reforms over the previous 11 years had made it one of the most competitive markets in the world.
PM Modi’s focus on West Asia was reinforced by this visit to Oman, which concluded a larger three-nation trip. He has cultivated important alliances in the region by interacting with the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and now Oman in recent years.
PM Modi received the “Nishan of Ethiopia,” a significant national honor, during a two-day visit to Ethiopia that preceded Oman. Ethiopia and India strengthened their cooperation by upgrading their relationship to a full Strategic Partnership.
PM Modi met King Abdullah II and had formal meetings with Jordanian officials and business executives on the Jordan leg. Diplomatic and commercial ties were strengthened by these exchanges.
The tour is a prime example of India’s aggressive diplomacy in giving crucial areas top priority. In a complicated geopolitical environment, it promotes mutual prosperity, security collaboration, and economic integration.
