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India and Oman share warm and friendly relations underpinned by historical and cultural linkages
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan will pay his third official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on October 18-19, 2023 for high-level discussions with the Omani leadership and dignitaries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday (October 17, 2023).
This is his third official visit to the Sultanate of Oman; he was earlier in Oman in December 2020 and October 2022.
During the visit, MoS Muraleedharan will inaugurate the painting exhibition 'India on Canvas: Masterpieces of Modern Indian Painting'. This is a collection of specially curated 20 works of art from the collection of National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, exhibited in the National Museum of Oman.
He will also inaugurate a lecture series titled 'From Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman', organized by the Embassy of India shedding light on the history of Indian community in Oman and its contribution to India-Oman relations, the MEA added.
Additionally, MoS Muraleedharan will interact with various Indian community organizations and a wide cross-section of the Indian community residing in Oman, including professionals, blue collar workers, health care workers, social workers, and school students.
According to the MEA, India and Oman share warm and friendly relations underpinned by historical and cultural linkages and strong people-to-people ties. "The forthcoming visit offers an opportunity to comprehensively review the bilateral relations between India and Oman and chart pathways to further deepen our multifaceted ties," the MEA said.
STRONG INDIA-OMAN PARTNERSHIP
The past few years have seen a sustained exchange of high-level visits between both the countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Oman in 2018, followed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in 2019.
Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi visited India in March 2022, while Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef came on a visit in May 2022.
More recently, India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on June 26, 2023. The visit was aimed at deepening the already strong ties between the two nations and reinforcing India's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Oman.
During his visit, NSA Ajit Doval held several important meetings with key Omani officials, including Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Minister of the Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani, and Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. These meetings provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions on various aspects of the multifaceted bilateral relationship between India and Oman.
The discussions between NSA Doval and Omani officials encompassed a wide range of subjects, including economic and technological development, mutual security, and regional stability. Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in these key areas, emphasizing the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships.
According to the MEA, the visit by NSA Doval reflected the strong bilateral relationship between India and Oman and the importance of the Sultanate of Oman as a key partner for India in the Gulf. It also highlighted India's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Oman.
Earlier, in February 2023, the two sides reviewed their bilateral ties at the 12th round of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group (IOSCG) meeting held in Muscat, Oman. The discussions were focused on exploring avenues of cooperation in key sectors including energy, trade and investment, health, education, defence, and cultural exchanges, the MEA said.
This is his third official visit to the Sultanate of Oman; he was earlier in Oman in December 2020 and October 2022.
During the visit, MoS Muraleedharan will inaugurate the painting exhibition 'India on Canvas: Masterpieces of Modern Indian Painting'. This is a collection of specially curated 20 works of art from the collection of National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, exhibited in the National Museum of Oman.
He will also inaugurate a lecture series titled 'From Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman', organized by the Embassy of India shedding light on the history of Indian community in Oman and its contribution to India-Oman relations, the MEA added.
Additionally, MoS Muraleedharan will interact with various Indian community organizations and a wide cross-section of the Indian community residing in Oman, including professionals, blue collar workers, health care workers, social workers, and school students.
According to the MEA, India and Oman share warm and friendly relations underpinned by historical and cultural linkages and strong people-to-people ties. "The forthcoming visit offers an opportunity to comprehensively review the bilateral relations between India and Oman and chart pathways to further deepen our multifaceted ties," the MEA said.
STRONG INDIA-OMAN PARTNERSHIP
The past few years have seen a sustained exchange of high-level visits between both the countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Oman in 2018, followed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in 2019.
Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi visited India in March 2022, while Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef came on a visit in May 2022.
More recently, India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on June 26, 2023. The visit was aimed at deepening the already strong ties between the two nations and reinforcing India's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Oman.
During his visit, NSA Ajit Doval held several important meetings with key Omani officials, including Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Minister of the Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani, and Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. These meetings provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions on various aspects of the multifaceted bilateral relationship between India and Oman.
The discussions between NSA Doval and Omani officials encompassed a wide range of subjects, including economic and technological development, mutual security, and regional stability. Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in these key areas, emphasizing the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships.
According to the MEA, the visit by NSA Doval reflected the strong bilateral relationship between India and Oman and the importance of the Sultanate of Oman as a key partner for India in the Gulf. It also highlighted India's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Oman.
Earlier, in February 2023, the two sides reviewed their bilateral ties at the 12th round of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group (IOSCG) meeting held in Muscat, Oman. The discussions were focused on exploring avenues of cooperation in key sectors including energy, trade and investment, health, education, defence, and cultural exchanges, the MEA said.
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