MUSCAT : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his visit to Oman presents an opportunity to deepen cooperation and inject fresh momentum into the long-standing partnership between the two countries, in his first public remarks since arriving in the Sultanate.

“Landed in Muscat, Oman. This is a land of enduring friendship and deep historical connections with India,” Modi said in a post on X shortly after his arrival. “This visit offers an opportunity to explore new avenues of collaboration and add fresh momentum to our partnership.”

Modi arrived in Muscat on the final leg of his three-nation tour and was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport, where he was received by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.

The visit is of particular significance as it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Oman, a relationship rooted in centuries-old maritime, trade and cultural links.

During his stay, Modi is expected to hold high-level talks with Omani leadership and engage with the business community, with discussions likely to focus on trade, investment, energy, logistics and emerging areas of cooperation aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040 and India’s expanding global economic engagement.

Oman and India maintain close political, economic and people-to-people ties, supported by a large Indian expatriate community in the Sultanate and growing collaboration across strategic sectors. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations and set the stage for the next phase of cooperation between the two countries.

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