"The echoes of our decision today will be heard for decades...," said PM Modi on signing the free trade agreement with Oman.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Today is the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oman. During the India-Oman Business Summit in Muscat, PM Modi said, "Our relationship is built on trust, strengthened by friendship, and deepened over time."

Today marks 70 years of our diplomatic relations. This is not just a celebration of 70 years; it is a milestone where we must build on our centuries-old heritage and move towards a prosperous future.

Reflecting on the enthusiasm received at the community event in Muscat, PM Modi said that the Indian diaspora is playing a vital role in bringing India and Oman closer. This forum will inject new energy into our business relations and open up new opportunities for growth.

46,000 students in Indian schools

During his address, PM Modi said that the relationship between India and Oman, which began with trade, is now being strengthened by education. I am told that approximately 46,000 students are studying in Indian schools here. This includes children from other communities living in Oman. We are completing 50 years of Indian education in Oman. This is a significant milestone in the relationship between our two countries.

Today we all are celebrating India-Oman Friendship Day.

• M Maritime Heritage
• A Aspirations
• I Innovation
• T Trust and Technology
• R Respect
• I Inclusive Development

This "Friendship Festival" is a celebration of the friendship between the two countries, our shared history and prosperous future

During his address, PM Modi said, "We Indians always respect diversity, no matter where we go or live. We easily adapt to the culture and customs of our new environment. Here in Oman, I have witnessed this firsthand. The Indian community is a living example of togetherness and cooperation. Our rich cultural heritage was recently recognized when UNESCO included Diwali in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity."

historical decision

During his address in Oman, PM Modi said, "Today we are taking a historic decision, the reverberations of which will resonate for decades to come. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will give our partnership new confidence and energy in the 21st century. It is the blueprint for our shared future. It will give new momentum to our trade, new confidence to investment, and open new doors of opportunity in every sector."

We are the inheritors of that legacy...

Today, businesses from India and Oman represent our trade. You are heirs to a legacy that has a rich history spanning centuries. Our ancestors engaged in maritime trade with each other since the dawn of civilization. It's
often said that two shores of the ocean are far apart, but the Arabian Sea forms a strong bridge between Mandvi and Muscat. A bridge that has strengthened our ties, bolstering our culture and economy. Today, we can confidently say that the waves of the sea change, the seasons change, but the friendship between India and Oman grows stronger with every season.

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