MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the safety and wellbeing of the Indian community in Oman following the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in the country. 

On Tuesday, His Majesty made a phone to Modi and agreed to support each other in dealing with the pandemic.  

“The two leaders discussed the health and economic challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps being taken by their respective countries to respond to them. They agreed that both countries would extend all possible support to each other in dealing with the crisis,” a statement from the Embassy of India said. 

During the phone call, His Majesty also thanked the Prime Minister for the support provided by the Indian government in evacuating Omani citizens from India.  “His Majesty the Sultan assured PM about the safety and wellbeing of the Indian community in Oman in the present situation. He also thanked PM for the recent support provided by Government of India to Omani citizens in India,” the statement said. 

“Prime Minister reiterated his condolences for the demise of HM Late Sultan Qaboos. He conveyed his best wishes for HM Sultan Haitham’s reign, and for the peace and prosperity of the people of Oman. He stressed that India regards Oman as a very important part of its extended neighbourhood,” the statement added.