India & Oman renewed 2 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) signed between the two sides in 2018 for Military cooperation along with its annexure on maritime issues.
- The MoU on military cooperation was signed by Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense, Oman Dr Mohammed bin Nasser Al Zaabi and Ambassador of India to Oman – Munu Mahawar at the Ministry of Defense, Muscat.
- The MoU for cooperation on maritime issues was signed by the Commander of Royal Navy of Oman, the Head of Maritime Security Committee, Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser Al Rahbi & India’s ambassador to Oman – Munu Mahawar at the Maritime Security Centre ,Muscat.
Background
- The pacts were signed in 2018 during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Oman.
- It allowed the use of Strategically located Duqm Port, Oman and dry dock for maintenance of Indian military vessels.
- During the time of signing, it was seen as a move by India to counter China’s rising influence in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Oman is the first Gulf nation to have formalized defence relations with India.
India’s Military Exercises with Oman
Al Nagah – joint military exercise between Indian and Royal Army of Oman (RAO)
Naseem Al Bahr – Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Indian Navy & Royal Navy of Oman (RNO)
Recent Related News
March 23, 2021, Indian Government conferred Gandhi Peace Prize to the Late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman for the year 2019, and to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, for the year 2020.
About Oman
Sultan – Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Capital – Muscat
Currency – Omani Rial (OMR)
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