New Delhi/Muscat: India and Oman on Tuesday took a major step towards strengthening their strategic partnership by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at boosting bilateral trade, investment and sector-specific cooperation.
The visit yielded tangible outcomes as the two sides also signed six agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering maritime cooperation, higher education, agriculture, millet cultivation, and institutional linkages between the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
In a joint statement, the leaders expressed satisfaction over the breadth and depth of bilateral engagement, spanning trade, defence, security, technology, education and people-to-people ties. They reviewed progress under the Joint Vision Document adopted during the Sultan of Oman’s visit to India in December 2023.
𝐀 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞!
India and Oman sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), unlocking zero-duty access for 99.38% of Indian exports, boosting trade, investment, diversification, and jobs in key sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and… pic.twitter.com/mTzIChY9fg
— BJP (@BJP4India) December 18, 2025
India lauded Oman’s economic diversification and reform agenda under Vision 2040, while Oman acknowledged India’s sustained economic growth and the Viksit Bharat vision.
The signing of historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman marks a significant milestone in the bilateral economic relations between the two countries, and showcases India’s growing economic stature as the world’s fourth largest economy… pic.twitter.com/uTfEPxRktR
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) December 18, 2025
Shared Stand on Security, Gaza
Both leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and reaffirmed enhanced cooperation to counter it. They also expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, called for the safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians, welcomed the signing of the first phase of the Gaza Peace Plan, and reiterated their support for ongoing peace efforts.
From stronger trade to stronger trust, PM Modi’s Oman visit marks a new chapter in India–Oman relations. 🌍
Watch highlights from PM Modi’s Oman visit. pic.twitter.com/wldX6gKb1Y
— BJP (@BJP4India) December 18, 2025
As India intensifies its engagement with the Gulf and West Asia, the CEPA and the newly signed agreements underscore growing strategic trust and inject fresh momentum into an India–Oman partnership anchored in trade, connectivity and regional stability.
