Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Modi Honored in Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Oman and received the country's highest civilian honor, the Order of Oman.
This award was given to him by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for his great work in improving the relationship between India and Oman.
The Prime Minister thanked the Sultan and the people of Oman for this honor.
He also mentioned that this award is a symbol of the long-standing friendship between the two countries.
During his visit, Modi and the Sultan talked about many important topics like defense, trade, energy, and culture.
They also celebrated the 70th anniversary of their countries' friendship.
Additionally, India and Oman signed a special agreement called CEPA to make their trade and investments stronger.
This visit was part of Modi's three-nation tour that also included Jordan and Ethiopia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of Oman (First Class) from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik during his two-day visit to Muscat.
The award was given for Modi's exceptional contribution to India-Oman ties and his visionary leadership.
Modi dedicated the award to the people of India and to the ancestors who laid the foundations of the India-Oman relationship.
The visit marked the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman, with both sides focusing on deepening their strategic partnership.
India and Oman signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost trade and investments.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik
- What
- Received the Order of Oman (First Class) and signed a free trade agreement (CEPA)
- When
- December 18, 2025
- Where
- Muscat, Oman
- Why
- For exceptional contribution to India-Oman ties and to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Award Received
- Order of Oman (First Class)
- Location
- Muscat, Oman
- Visit Duration
- Two days
- Diplomatic Relations Anniversary
- 70th
- Award Institution Year
- 1970
- Award Institution
- Sultan Qaboos bin Said
- Agreement Signed
- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
- Agreement Signatories
- Piyush Goyal and Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef
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