India, Oman reiterates importance of preserving maritime safety and security in region

New Delhi: India and Oman have reaffirmed their commitment to the close strategic partnership between the two countries. During the eighth India-Oman Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi yesterday, both sides highlighted the high priority accorded by the leadership of both countries to further enhance their bilateral strategic ties based on trust and mutual respect. 

The dialogue was led by Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri and Oman's Secretary General of the National Security Council, Major General Idris Abdulrahman Al-Kindi.

Discussions were held on a wide range of issues of mutual



interest, including bilateral strategic and security cooperation, defence and regional security. Both sides reiterated the importance of preserving maritime safety and security in the region.

They condemned all forms and manifestations of terrorism and underscored the need to work collectively to fight this menace. Both sides also reiterated the importance of the Strategic Dialogue as an important mechanism of bilateral cooperation between India and Oman.

The ninth Strategic Dialogue between the two countries will be held in Oman next year.