Defence Minister of Oman arrives in Delhi to strengthen Defence ties with India

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Defence Minister of Oman arrives in Delhi to strengthen Defence ties with India
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September 27, 2018


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Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al Busadi, Omani Defence Minister is on an official visit to India on September 27, 2018. He is accompanied by Lt. Gen Ahmed bin Harith Al Nabhani, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF), Indian ambassador appointed to the Sultanate and number of SAF senior officers heading to India on an invitation from Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian Defence Minister.

The meeting will be focused on strengthening strategic partnership with Oman with measures including early operationalization of Duqm port as Indo- Pacific Strategy. Further, the minister will focus on how the navy and training of Omanese military officers in India

The visit will help further Oman’s nascent space programme and expansion of bilateral military exercises, said officials, like Oman, is putting in place its space agency and seeking India’s expertise to enhance skills in that sector. The two sides are also looking to put in place a mechanism for ensuring rule of law in the western part of the Indian Ocean region, they said.

With his last visit to Muscat (Oman), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had signed a pact between the two countries, which will enable the Indian Navy to use the facilities of Duqm port in Oman, giving India a foothold in its extended neighborhood.

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An Indo-Omani joint statement issued at the end of Modi’s visit reflected growing maritime cooperation. “The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean regions, vital for the security and prosperity of both countries,” it said.
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India and Oman agree for deeper maritime security
in International Shipping News 28/09/2018

India and Oman have agreed for deeper cooperation in maritime security and defence industry for future engagement and range of measures to enhance the defence relationship between the two countries.

During talks between Sayyid Badr Saud Harib Al Busaidi, the Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs, Sultanate of Oman, who is on an official visit to India at the invitation of defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the two sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral defence cooperation and discussed measures to further enhance bilateral exchanges.

FE Online was the first to highlight this visit.

Acording to diplomatic sources, the two countries share strong and multifaceted defence ties. The three wings of the Armed Forces hold staff talks and advanced joint exercises with each other. Several enabling agreements and Memoranda of Understanding have been signed between the two countries pertaining to defence related issues.

The two ministers also shared their perspectives on recent developments related to regional security.

As reported by FE Online earlier, Oman is considered a strategic partner for India geopolitically and historically. The Sultanate has opened access to the key Port of Duqm in Oman for military use and logistical support. The Port of Duqm and dry dock will be available for providing maintenance to the Indian Naval vessels. And this will also allow India to expand its footprints in the Indian Ocean Region.

Oman is the first GCC to formalize Defence ties with India from joint military exercise and cooperation in anti piracy and security matters.

Both countries have decided to cooperate in the area of coastal defence, besides holding regular joint exercises by the three defence forces, training of navy, air and army officials.
Source: Financial Express

 

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Defence Minister of Oman arrives in Delhi to strengthen Defence ties with India
By
kritika
-
September 27, 2018


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Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al Busadi, Omani Defence Minister is on an official visit to India on September 27, 2018. He is accompanied by Lt. Gen Ahmed bin Harith Al Nabhani, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF), Indian ambassador appointed to the Sultanate and number of SAF senior officers heading to India on an invitation from Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian Defence Minister.

The meeting will be focused on strengthening strategic partnership with Oman with measures including early operationalization of Duqm port as Indo- Pacific Strategy. Further, the minister will focus on how the navy and training of Omanese military officers in India

The visit will help further Oman’s nascent space programme and expansion of bilateral military exercises, said officials, like Oman, is putting in place its space agency and seeking India’s expertise to enhance skills in that sector. The two sides are also looking to put in place a mechanism for ensuring rule of law in the western part of the Indian Ocean region, they said.

With his last visit to Muscat (Oman), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had signed a pact between the two countries, which will enable the Indian Navy to use the facilities of Duqm port in Oman, giving India a foothold in its extended neighborhood.

Advertisement
An Indo-Omani joint statement issued at the end of Modi’s visit reflected growing maritime cooperation. “The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean regions, vital for the security and prosperity of both countries,” it said.
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Indian has some Historical relationship with these countries. We are old friends and old friendship is vary valuable like old gold ornaments.