Oman, India discuss strategic partnership, regional maritime security

Oman and India have pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in key sectors like trade, investment, energy, logistics, and emerging technologies. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting in Muscat between Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and India's Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

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Oman and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their strategic partnership, with a focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, logistics and emerging technologies, while also discussing regional developments affecting maritime security and global trade.

The discussions also addressed critical regional developments, specifically concerning maritime security and the implications of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz for global trade and energy supplies. Both ministers highlighted the importance of maintaining close coordination and consultations on these issues.

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They highlighted opportunities to boost collaboration between businesses in both countries and encourage high-quality partnerships and mutual investments that support shared economic interests and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

They stressed the need to enhance dialogue and cooperation among all parties involved, aiming to reduce regional tensions in line with international law. The shared objective is to safeguard the interests of countries within the region, ensuring stability for international trade and global supply chains. The meeting, attended by senior officials from both countries, underscored the long-standing historical ties and explored avenues for boosting business collaboration and mutual investments.

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Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining close coordination and consultations on these developments, supporting efforts to enhance dialogue and cooperation with all parties, and reducing regional tensions in line with international law while safeguarding the interests of countries in the region.