India and Oman Deepen Ties: Jaishankar's Muscat Visit and a Landmark Trade Agreement
For Muscat's large Indian community, this has been a week of significant diplomatic and human moments — a high-profile ministerial visit signals stronger India-Oman bonds, while Indian seafarers caught in Gulf conflict waters have made it safely home.
🤝 Jaishankar in Muscat to Strengthen India-Oman Partnership
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar arrived in Oman on a two-day official visit, his fourth Gulf stop following Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. He held bilateral discussions with Oman's Foreign Minister to review the full breadth of India-Oman relations, including the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that came into force in June 2026. The talks also touched on decisions made during Prime Minister Modi's December 2025 visit to Oman, as well as regional and international matters of shared concern. Jaishankar's Muscat stop forms part of a broader diplomatic sweep that will take him to New York and Brussels to advance India's multilateral agenda. [1]
⚓ All 20 Indian Sailors of MT Jalveer Return Home Safely
All twenty Indian crew members aboard the oil tanker MT Jalveer have returned home safely following a US attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The sailors' safe return brought immense relief to their families and to India's seafaring community, which has strong representation in Muscat and across Oman. The incident had underscored the very real dangers faced by Indian maritime workers navigating increasingly tense Gulf waters. Their homecoming was made possible through coordinated efforts involving the Indian Embassy and Omani naval assistance. [3]
🙏 Rescued MT Jalveer Crew Express Gratitude to Indian Embassy and Omani Warship
Upon returning home, the crew members of the MT Jalveer publicly praised both the Indian Embassy and an Omani warship for their roles in ensuring the rescue operation ran smoothly. The sailors expressed heartfelt thanks for the swift and coordinated response that brought them back safely after their vessel came under attack in Gulf waters. Their gratitude highlighted the close cooperation between Indian diplomatic channels and Omani naval forces during a dangerous maritime incident. For Muscat's Indian diaspora, the safe return of these seafarers was a deeply personal and emotional moment. [6]
Sources: [1] Muscat Daily · [3] Moneycontrol.com · [6] India Shipping News