Sultanate, India discuss ways to deal with COVID-19

Sultanate, India discuss ways to deal with COVID-19

Muscat: Oman and India reviewed cooperation and strategic partnership, including trade & investment and maritime security during the visit of Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India to Oman. They discussed ways of strengthening cooperation to deal with COVID related challenges. He conveyed gratitude for the support extended to Indian diaspora and excellent cooperation during COVID-19. The ministers also exchanged views on regional and international issues.V. Muraleedharan visited Oman on 16 – 17 December 2020 following a virtual meeting between External Affairs/Foreign Ministers of India and Oman on 2 December 2020 and Joint Commission Meeting between Commerce Ministers on 19 October 2020.During the visit, the Indian MoS met with Oman's Foreign Minister. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi; Minister of Labour Dr. Mahad bin Saeed Baouin; and Minister of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed bin Moosa Al Yousef. He also interacted with the representatives of Oman India Friendship Association (OIFA) and a broad cross-section of the Indian community, including representatives of Indian Social Club and Indian schools, social workers, medical professionals, yoga organisations and media professionals.In talks, the MoS conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for His Majesty Sultan