Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq held a gathering in Delhi and mentioned methods to deepen cooperation in commerce, tradition, defence, and innovation. The 2 leaders reviewed the complete vary of bilateral ties.
In a publish shared on X, PM Modi said, “Had a superb assembly with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. Reviewing the complete vary of bilateral ties, we mentioned methods to deepen cooperation in commerce, tradition, defence, innovation and extra. ”Throughout the delegation-level talks, PM Modi and Haitham bin Tariq adopted a brand new ‘India-Oman joint imaginative and prescient, a partnership for the long run’ below which each nations will work in ten completely different areas.
Talking on the assembly of the joint delegation, PM Modi stated, “As we speak we’re adopting a brand new India-Oman joint imaginative and prescient, a partnership for the long run. On this joint imaginative and prescient, concrete motion factors have been agreed upon in ten completely different areas. I’m assured that the joint imaginative and prescient will give a brand new and fashionable form to our partnership.”
“I’m completely happy that the dialogue on the CEPA settlement is occurring and two rounds of debate have been efficiently accomplished, during which many necessary points have been agreed upon. I hope that we’ll quickly be capable to signal this settlement which is able to add a brand new dimension to our financial cooperation,” PM Modi added.
Terming the Sultan’s maiden State go to as ‘historic’, PM Modi stated, “I’m completely happy to welcome you to India. As we speak is a historic day in Oman-India relations as after 26 years, the Sultan of Oman has come to India on a state go to and I’ve obtained the chance to welcome you. On behalf of the individuals of India, I welcome you.”
Additionally congratulating Oman for qualifying for the T20I cricket World Cup to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the US subsequent yr, he stated, “Final month, Oman certified for the T-20 Cricket World Cup to be held in 2024.
I congratulate you on this.”Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Minister of Commerce & Business, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of State V Muraleedhraran, and Overseas Secretary Vinay Kwatra had been additionally current within the assembly.
Oman Sultan additionally visited the Nationwide Gallery of Fashionable Artwork in Delhi. Earlier within the day, the Sultan of Oman was accorded a ceremonial reception on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday, the second day of his state go to to India.
PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu obtained the Sultan on the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik then inspected a Guard of Honour by the mixed defence providers.
On December 15, Sultan arrived on the Delhi airport for a three-day State go to and was obtained by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Exterior Affairs, V Muraleedharan.
