World News : Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Wednesday, marking the third and final leg of his ongoing foreign tour. Upon his arrival at Muscat International Airport, the Prime Minister was accorded a grand red-carpet welcome, reflecting the strong and historic ties between India and Oman. Oman’s armed forces presented a ceremonial Guard of Honour as a mark of respect.
Sharing images from his arrival on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude for the warm reception. He described Oman as a land of deep historical connections and enduring friendship with India. The Prime Minister stated that his visit would provide an opportunity to explore new avenues of cooperation and further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister’s visit to Oman will include high-level bilateral and delegation-level meetings with the country’s top political leadership. These discussions are expected to focus on a wide range of issues, including trade, investment, energy cooperation, defence ties, regional security, and people-to-people relations. Regional and global developments of mutual interest are also likely to feature prominently in the talks.
Officials indicated that several agreements and memorandums of understanding may be signed during the visit, aimed at enhancing cooperation in key sectors. India and Oman share close relations in areas such as energy, maritime security, healthcare, education, and labour mobility, with a large Indian diaspora contributing significantly to Oman’s economy.
In another social media post, Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation to Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, for personally welcoming him at the airport. The Prime Minister noted that he had a productive exchange of views with the Omani leader on strengthening bilateral friendship and expanding collaboration across various domains.
The visit is expected to give fresh momentum to India–Oman relations and reinforce the two countries’ commitment to working together for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. Diplomatic observers view the trip as an important step in deepening India’s engagement with the Gulf region.
