Head of State of the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, will pay a state visit to India on December 16 on his maiden visit to the country to explore avenues for future collaborations for regional stability and prosperity.
It will also be the first visit of a top leader from the Gulf region following the Israel-Hamas conflict that has triggered widespread global concerns.
“This first state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to India marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between India and the Sultanate of Oman,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday, announcing the trip.
At the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu, Head of State of Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, will visit India on 16 December 2023 for a State visit. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including senior Ministers and officials: MEA
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The top leader of Oman is visiting India at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu, adding that he will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including senior ministers and officials.
India and Oman have a rich history of enduring friendship and collaboration, rooted in mutual trust, respect, and strong people-to-people connections that have spanned centuries. The strategic partnership between the two nations has led to a thriving bilateral trade and investment relationship.
This state visit presents a valuable opportunity to enhance and solidify these ties, as well as to discover new possibilities for collaboration between India and Oman. This visit holds significance as it marks a milestone in diplomatic relations between India and the Sultanate of Oman.
BIG ⚡️ Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to arrive on state visit to India on December 16.
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Pakistan is rattled as it had signed instrument of surrender on this date only in 1971 war 😂🔥🔥
Oman Sultan will be received by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister… pic.twitter.com/tMiygZTQCe
Visit scheduled on Vijay Divas bound to rattle some Pakistani chords:
Sultan Haitham’s first state visit to India, underscores the importance both countries place on deepening their ties, the visit becomes important, especially in the backdrop of Vijay Divas being observed on October 16.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year to honor the victory of Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war. On this day, India pays homage to all the soldiers who defended the nation.
On December 16, 1971, India won the war against Pakistan after fighting for 13 days. The chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi surrendered to the joint forces of the Indian Army and Bangladesh’s Mukti Bahini, along with 93,000 Pakistani troops.
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It is important to note that this war was also the biggest-ever military surrender after World War II.
Some of the netizens claimed that this visit might unnerve the Pakistani establishment as Oman and Pakistan share a decade-old warm and cooperative relationship based on common culture.
The geo-strategic importance of Oman is important for Pakistan as Oman is the nearest Arab country to Pakistan, because of this, they both share a maritime boundary with each other. It is pertinent to note that, earlier Oman had supported Pakistan’s stance on the Jammu and Kashmir Dispute also, so the upcoming visit will be closely watched as to how the two countries will navigate their shared vision for a stable and prosperous region.
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