Why Oman Holds Strategic Significance For India's West Asia Ambitions |
Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Oman was viewed with keen interest by observers both in Delhi and Muscat. The visit, which was the Prime Minister’s second visit to Oman, saw the signing of two key documents between India and Oman—the joint vision maritime document and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Long sought by both Delhi and Muscat, negotiations for the CEPA began in November 2023, and it was formalised on December 17 this year. Under the trade agreement, more Indian companies are likely to set up shop in Oman, and given that Muscat has an open border with other Gulf nations, India will be able to strengthen its economic footprint in West........