Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with an extraordinarily enthusiastic and heartfelt reception upon his arrival in Muscat, Oman, on December 17, 2025, as vast crowds of the Indian community assembled in significant numbers to welcome him, underscoring the deep-rooted and vibrant people-to-people connections that have historically defined the relationship between the two nations.
The Prime Minister conveyed profound appreciation for the overwhelming affection and spirited display from the Indian diaspora residing in Oman, emphasizing that their remarkable enthusiasm serves as a powerful testament to the longstanding, resilient, and multifaceted interpersonal ties fostering enduring friendship between India and Oman.
Modi further expressed sincere gratitude toward Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, for personally extending a formal and ceremonial welcome at Muscat International Airport, complete with a guard of honour, during which the leaders held meaningful exchanges on advancing the bilateral friendship and strategic partnership.
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Shortly after touchdown, the Prime Minister highlighted Oman's enduring role as a cherished ally with profound historical linkages to India, noting that this two-day official visit, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour, provides a pivotal platform to identify emerging areas of mutual collaboration and impart renewed impetus to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
This engagement carries exceptional weight, aligning with the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman, while anticipated high-level discussions with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik are poised to culminate in the finalization of a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, alongside strengthened cooperation in trade, investment, energy, defence, security, technology, agriculture, and cultural domains.
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