Honour dedicated to ancestors who travelled from Mandvi to Muscat: PM Modi after receiving Order of Oman (Ld)

IANS | December 18, 2025 7:05 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on Thursday conferred with the 'Order of Oman' award for his exceptional contribution to India-Oman ties and his visionary leadership - dedicated the honour to the age-old friendship between the two countries and called it a tribute to the warmth and affection between the 1.4 billion people of both nations.

As PM Modi concludes landmark visit, Oman Sultan's brother bids farewell with 'Namaste'

IANS | December 18, 2025 6:35 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday afternoon emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his landmark visit to Muscat. Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik's brother and the Sultanate's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said bid farewell to PM Modi at the airport following the conclusion of his engagements in the country.

PM Modi and Oman Sultan hail maritime ties, multifaceted strategic partnership

IANS | December 18, 2025 5:36 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) India and Oman on Thursday adopted a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Cooperation, reflecting their shared commitment to regional maritime security, blue economy, and sustainable use of ocean resources.

Explained: India-Oman CEPA advances new era of economic partnership

IANS | December 18, 2025 5:16 PM

Muscat/New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman offers unprecedented market access for Indian goods with zero-duty access on 98.08 per cent of Oman’s tariff lines, covering 99.38 per cent of India’s exports by value, the government said on Thursday.

Oman Sultan confers national award on PM Modi — his 29th global honour

IANS | December 18, 2025 5:03 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik conferred 'The First Class of the Order of Oman' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday - an award that has previously been presented to Queen Elizabeth, Queen Maxim, Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela and King Abdullah of Jordan. This is the 29th such global honour for PM Modi.

PM Modi and Oman Sultan discuss ways to add greater depth to strategic partnership (Ld)

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:32 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik on Thursday held extensive discussions in Muscat on adding greater depth to the strategic partnership between both countries.

India continues to deliver relief supplies in areas severely affected by floods in Sri Lanka

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:24 PM

Colombo, Dec 18 (IANS) India on Thursday continued to deliver relief supplies to various regions of flood-hit Sri Lanka, reflecting its steadfast commitment in assisting the neighbouring nation in time of crisis during the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu.

Eyeing robust cooperation across diverse sectors, PM Modi and Oman Sultan hold discussions in Muscat

IANS | December 18, 2025 3:36 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq held a bilateral meeting in Muscat on Thursday with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and other officials also in attendance.

MoS Margherita, Fiji Health Minister discuss medical cooperation

IANS | December 18, 2025 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Fiji's Minister of Health and Medical Services Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ongoing health and medical cooperation between both countries.

India reaffirms further healthcare support to Kabul during Afghan minister's visit

IANS | December 18, 2025 3:07 PM

Kabul/New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, held a meeting with Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector.

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Honour dedicated to ancestors who travelled from Mandvi to Muscat: PM Modi after receiving Order of Oman (Ld)

As PM Modi concludes landmark visit, Oman Sultan's brother bids farewell with 'Namaste'

PM Modi and Oman Sultan hail maritime ties, multifaceted strategic partnership

Explained: India-Oman CEPA advances new era of economic partnership

Oman Sultan confers national award on PM Modi — his 29th global honour

PM Modi and Oman Sultan discuss ways to add greater depth to strategic partnership (Ld)

India continues to deliver relief supplies in areas severely affected by floods in Sri Lanka

Eyeing robust cooperation across diverse sectors, PM Modi and Oman Sultan hold discussions in Muscat

MoS Margherita, Fiji Health Minister discuss medical cooperation

India reaffirms further healthcare support to Kabul during Afghan minister's visit

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