MUSCAT – Outgoing Indian Ambassador to Oman His Excellency G.V. Srinivas praised the productivity and work ethic of Omanis and expressed gratitude to the Sultanate for welcoming him and his family during his tenure, as he addressed members of the Indian community at a farewell ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel in Muscat.

“Omanis are more productive. It’s a lesson we need to learn,” Srinivas said during his speech, drawing applause from the audience.

Reflecting on his diplomatic assignment, the ambassador said Oman had become a second home for him and his family.

“Thank you for making Oman a home for me and my family,” he said, noting that significant progress had been achieved over the past 15 months in strengthening relations between the two countries.

Srinivas highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between Oman and India and acknowledged the support extended by Omani authorities, the Indian community and various stakeholders during his tenure.

One of the key milestones during his assignment was the successful organisation of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Oman, which further strengthened bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, connectivity and people-to-people ties.

The ambassador said the growing partnership between the two nations reflects the shared commitment of their leaderships to expanding cooperation in diverse sectors and creating new opportunities for both countries.

The farewell event hosted by the Indian Embassy brought together prominent members of the Indian community, business leaders and invited guests, who paid tribute to Srinivas’ contributions in enhancing India-Oman relations and supporting the welfare of the Indian diaspora in the Sultanate.