Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Muscat, receives a warm welcome from Oman’s Deputy PM for Defence Affairs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat on Tuesday, marking the start of his visit to Oman. He was accorded a warm welcome at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said.

The reception underscored the close diplomatic ties between India and Oman, which have steadily expanded across strategic, economic, and cultural spheres. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewing key areas of mutual interest.

High-level engagements such as this visit reflect India’s sustained outreach to the Gulf region, where Oman has long been a trusted partner. Continued dialogue at the leadership level is seen as crucial for regional stability and deeper economic collaboration.