MUSCAT: India is willing to partner in Oman’s 2040 Vision, V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External and Parliamentary Affairs of India said on Thursday.

Muraleedharan who was on a two-day visit to Oman met several ministers including His Excellency Qais Al Yussuf, Minister of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion. “India had emerged as a reliable partner of Oman during COVID19 pandemic and sees Oman as an important partner in India’s Self-Reliant Mission (Aatmnirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan). Muraleedharan also conveyed India’s desire to enhance cooperation in priority areas of Oman’s Vision 2040,” Indian Embassy said in a statement.

In his interactions with the representatives of Indian community in Oman, Muraleedharan underlined that vibrant people-to-people ties provided the foundation for India-Oman strategic partnership. He lauded the contributions of Indian diaspora in promoting India’s culture and building bonds of friendship between India and Oman. He also commended the role played by the Indian community organizations, social workers, medical professionals and others in supporting the Indian nationals during the COVID19 pandemic. MOS emphasized that welfare of Indian community abroad was a high priority for the Government. He also briefed the community members on India’s Aatmnirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, New Education Policy 2020 and agricultural reforms