Archive · 26 Dec 2025
PM Modi's Visit Strengthens India-Oman Strategic Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Oman on 17-18 December 2025 to strengthen the friendship between India and Oman.
He received a special award called the 'Order of Oman (First Class)' for his work in improving relations between the two countries.
During his visit, India and Oman signed an important agreement called the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will make it easier and cheaper to trade goods between the two countries.
They also talked about working together in areas like defence, maritime security, and food security.
Both countries agreed to fight terrorism and support peace in the region.
This visit is special because it marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Oman, showing how important their partnership is.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 'Order of Oman (First Class)' award during his visit to Oman on 17-18 December 2025.
India and Oman signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), providing tariff-free access to nearly 98% of Omani imports and 78% of Indian imports.
Bilateral trade between India and Oman stood at US$10.6 billion in 2024-25, with the CEPA expected to significantly boost this figure.
The two countries adopted a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Cooperation, focusing on regional maritime security, blue economy, and sustainable use of ocean resources.
Agreements were signed to enhance cooperation in areas such as defence, agriculture, healthcare, and higher education.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq
- What
- Strengthening of India-Oman strategic relations through various agreements and discussions
- When
- 17-18 December 2025
- Where
- Muscat, Oman
- Why
- To enhance bilateral trade, defence cooperation, maritime security, and cultural ties
- Date of Visit
- 17-18 December 2025
- Award Received
- Order of Oman (First Class)
- Agreement Signed
- India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
- Bilateral Trade (2024-25)
- US$10.6 billion
- Tariff-Free Access (Oman)
- 98% of Omani imports
- Tariff-Free Access (India)
- 78% of Indian imports
- Joint Vision Document
- Adopted during Sultan Haitham's visit to India in December 2023
- Maritime Cooperation
- Focus on regional maritime security, blue economy, and sustainable use of ocean resources