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Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman, addresses Indian diaspora [Photos]

FP Staff Feb 12, 2018 11:44:54 IST

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Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman, addresses Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman as the two sides signed eight agreements, including pacts on cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism. PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman as the two...

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Modi arrived from Dubai on the last leg of his three-nation tour, led delegation-level talks with Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said and discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, energy, defence, security, food security and regional issues. Twitter@narendramodi

Modi arrived from Dubai on the last leg of his three-nation tour, led delegation-level talks with...

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After the talks, the two sides signed eight agreements, including an MoU on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters. Twitter@narendramodi

After the talks, the two sides signed eight agreements, including an MoU on legal and judicial...

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The duo also signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, service and official passports and an MoU on cooperation in the field of health, tourism and peaceful uses of outer space. PTI

The duo also signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special,...

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The prime minister addressed the Indian diaspora at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Oman's capital early on Sunday. He said India-Oman ties have always remained strong despite the ups and downs in the political environment in both the countries. Twitter@narendramodi

The prime minister addressed the Indian diaspora at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Oman's...

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Modi also said the Indian diaspora has played an essential role in strengthening these ties. India and Oman have thriving links rooted in centuries old people-to-people exchanges. Twitter@narendramodi

Modi also said the Indian diaspora has played an essential role in strengthening these ties....

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More than nine million Indians work and live in the Gulf region. In Oman, they constitute the largest expatriate community. Twitter@narendramodi

More than nine million Indians work and live in the Gulf region. In Oman, they constitute the...

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During his two-day visit, Modi will also meet deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said and deputy prime minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said. PTI

During his two-day visit, Modi will also meet deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers...