Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a vibrant gathering of the Indian diaspora in Muscat, Oman, on December 17, 2025, as part of the Maitri Parv celebrations during his two-day state visit, proudly highlighted India's exceptional economic resilience, asserting that the nation continues to register growth rates exceeding 8% even as several of the world's largest economies contend with significantly lower or stagnant expansion figures.
Drawing attention to the latest official statistics, Modi noted that India's gross domestic product expanded by an impressive 8.2% in the quarter ending September 2025, marking an acceleration from the already robust 7.8% recorded in the previous quarter, thereby solidifying India's position as the fastest-growing major economy globally despite prevailing international headwinds, including substantial tariff impositions on Indian exports by the United States.
The Prime Minister further elaborated on India's burgeoning role in global innovation and manufacturing sectors, pointing out that the country has ascended to become the second-largest producer of mobile phones worldwide, with many attendees likely carrying devices proudly bearing the 'Made in India' label, and emphasizing how Indian talent and ingenuity are increasingly powering solutions for domestic challenges while contributing substantially to international brands and technological advancements.
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Arriving in Oman at the gracious invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Modi underscored the profound historical, cultural, and generational bonds linking the two nations, describing the Gulf region as particularly significant for India and Oman as especially cherished; bilateral trade has flourished to reach approximately USD 10.5 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year, positioning Oman as India's third-largest export market among Gulf Cooperation Council member states, with the visit poised to culminate in the signing of a landmark comprehensive free trade agreement.
In a warm tribute to the Indian community residing in Oman, the Prime Minister hailed them as living embodiments of harmonious coexistence and fruitful collaboration, serving as the foremost guardians of the centuries-old bilateral relationship that continues to thrive through their contributions, while the broader engagement reflects India's strategic prioritization of deepened partnerships across the Gulf for mutual economic prosperity and regional stability.
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