INTERNATIONAL NEWS NETWORK
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi jointly released a book titled Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman. The launch took place on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, held in Muscat.
The book highlights the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between India and Oman, tracing the journey of the Indian community from Mandvi in Gujarat to Muscat and beyond. It explores the contributions of the Indian diaspora to Omani society and trade, reinforcing the strong people-to-people connections that have shaped bilateral relations over the years. The book is published by Muscat Media Group.
Dr. Jaishankar described his meeting with Sayyid Badr Albusaidi as a productive discussion on key areas of cooperation between the two nations. Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X, he stated:
“Delighted to meet FM @badralbusaidi of Oman this morning. Appreciate his personal efforts in successfully hosting the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. Held wide-ranging discussions on our cooperation in trade, investment, and energy security. So glad we could jointly release the logo celebrating the 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. Also jointly released a book ‘Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman’.”
In addition to the book release, the ministers also unveiled the official logo marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman, celebrating seven decades of strong bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and energy security. Dr. Jaishankar, who also addressed the inaugural session of the Indian Ocean Conference, underscored India’s commitment to fostering maritime partnerships in the region.
He highlighted India’s role in promoting connectivity, ensuring maritime security, and supporting regional stability through various initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) and partnerships in naval security. The 8th Indian Ocean Conference, hosted in Muscat, brought together regional leaders and experts to discuss pressing maritime challenges and collaborative solutions for economic and security cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
