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India, Oman sign pacts across key sectors to bolster ties

IANS | December 18, 2025 7:48 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) India and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and three MOUs covering the fields of maritime heritage and museum, agriculture and allied sectors, as well as higher education, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries at the end of the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Muscat on Thursday.

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.

Pakistan: Protests continue at Peshawar university against disappearance of students

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:41 PM

Islamabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Various student organisations continued to hold protests at the University of Peshawar against the disappearance of two students, local media reported on Thursday.

PM Modi visit gives fresh momentum to India–Ethiopia economic partnership: Indian Diaspora

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:35 PM

Addis Ababa, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia has given fresh momentum to the India–Ethiopia economic partnership, members of the Indian Diaspora here said on Thursday, highlighting new opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, floriculture, leather, climate action and technology.

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.

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India, Oman sign pacts across key sectors to bolster ties

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

Pakistan: Protests continue at Peshawar university against disappearance of students

PM Modi visit gives fresh momentum to India–Ethiopia economic partnership: Indian Diaspora

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

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