Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday to a warm ceremonial welcome, marking the third and final leg of his three-nation tour. The visit, scheduled from December 17 to 18, is being undertaken at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and is PM Modi’s second visit to the Gulf nation. At the airport, PM Modi was received by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. The arrival was marked by chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram” as members of the Indian diaspora gathered to welcome the Prime Minister in large numbers.

Indian Diaspora’s Enthusiastic Welcome

Scenes of celebration unfolded as PM Modi reached his hotel, where members of the Indian community greeted him with traditional performances and patriotic slogans. Children dressed in colourful attire performed a Rajasthani Ghoomar dance, adding cultural vibrancy to the welcome.

Videos shared online showed the diaspora chanting PM Modi’s name, waving Indian flags and expressing pride at his visit. PM Modi interacted warmly with the community members, acknowledging their role in strengthening India-Oman ties and contributing to Oman’s development.

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Official Engagements Begin

Soon after his arrival, PMModi met Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, formally kick-starting his official engagements in the Sultanate. The meeting is expected to set the tone for broader discussions on bilateral cooperation, regional security and strategic ties.

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PM Modi also attended an official dinner banquet hosted in his honour by the Omani leadership, underscoring the cordial relationship between the two countries.

India-Oman Ties And Strategic Partnership

The visit holds special significance as India and Oman share a comprehensive strategic partnership built on centuries-old historical connections, strong trade links and deep people-to-people ties. The year also marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Oman.

The visit follows Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s State visit to India in December 2023, which had further strengthened bilateral cooperation across sectors such as defence, energy, trade and maritime security. 

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the visit would provide an opportunity for both sides to comprehensively review the bilateral partnership and explore avenues for expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. These include trade and investment, renewable energy, defence collaboration, technology and cultural exchanges.

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