Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has been awarded the First Class of the Order of Oman. It is the national award of the Republic of Oman.
With this award, Prime Minister Modi has become one among the select few world leaders who have been decorated with the award. It is the twenty-ninth international award that the Prime Minister of India has received since the inception of his tenure.
The Order of Oman is a prestigious award that was previously bestowed on various respected international personalities. These include Queen Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Emperor Akihito Queen Maxima King Abdullah of Jordan. By being included among those who have been bestowed with the prestigious Order of Oman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finds himself among the league of leaders who have immensely contributed towards global peace, diplomacy, and international cooperation.This is an indication that the bilateral relations between Oman and India have been improving.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Oman on Wednesday marking the last stop of the three-country visit. His visit included a warm and formal reception by the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik bin Mohd Al Said, at the Al Baraka Palace in the capital Muscat. This goes to show how the Oman government views the relations with India and the friendship between the two leaders. The two leaders had bilateral talks for the enhancement of relations in different sectors.
One of the major effects of the visit was the signing of a free trade agreement between India and Oman, referred to as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The signing of the agreement was welcomed by both the leaders, who were hopeful that the move would enhance the strategic partnership between the two nations. The signing of the agreement would result in the development of business opportunities between the two countries.
As has been stated in the Ministry of External Affairs, this agreement will go a long way in ensuring that trade volumes are enhanced, investment is facilitated, and economic diversification in both countries is achieved. The agreement will also aid in opening opportunities in all key sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, services, energy, logistics, and technology.
The Ministry also made it clear that this agreement would bring benefits to people in both countries. It is expected to create more jobs, better market access for enterprises, improved supply chains, and even more economic opportunities. The move is even viewed as a positive milestone in ensuring that their economic relationships are future-ready and more resilient in a changing global economy.
Prime Minister Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held a bilateral meeting during which they had an exchange of views on a number of topics. These included defense and security, trade and investment, energy, agriculture, and emerging areas. The two also talked about cooperation and people-to-people ties, which are the base that sustains the historic relationship that exists between the two countries.
Historical ties between the countries of India and Oman have existed for many years, especially because of maritime ties. The Indian community in Oman has played a significant role in improving relations between the countries, and it has a vast impact on the Oman economy. The leaders acknowledge the role of the Indian community and their pledge to help them.
These talks also covered important regional and international issues. Both parties discussed views on what is happening in the region and the importance of dialogue cooperation and stability in these issues. Leaders reaffirmed the importance of cooperation with each other at the regional and international level to achieve peace and security and economic development.
The visit of the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Modis, to Oman and the award of the national award signify the increasing strength of the relationship between India and Oman. The visit not only emphasized the Political and economic relationship but also recognized the trust, respect, and common interests shared by the two countries. In the coming years, the relationship between
In India and Oman is expected to enter a stronger and more comprehensive period.
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