MUSCAT: 14th India–Oman Strategic Consultative Group Meeting

MUSCAT: The 14th round of India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group (IOSCG) meeting was held on December 4, 2025 in Muscat, Oman. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, and H.E. Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman.

The meeting reviewed the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Oman in areas including political, defence, security, trade, investment, energy, agriculture, education, culture and people-to-people ties. The two sides also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest.

India and Oman enjoy historically warm, close and friendly ties underpinned by trade and cultural linkages. This year marks the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Oman. Economic and commercial engagement constitutes a major pillar of the bilateral relations with bilateral trade of US$ 10.61 billion (FY 2024-2025) and growing investments between both countries.

Oman hosts a vibrant Indian community of around 675,000. The community is a living bridge to strengthen ties between the two nations.

It was agreed to hold the next round of IOSCG in New Delhi on a mutually convenient date next year.