NSA Ajit Doval meets Oman’s top leadership, discusses ways to boost security ties

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Monday met Oman’s top leadership including Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and discussed ways to strengthen security ties between the two sides and cooperation in technology, military affairs and mining. After accompanying Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a state visit to Egypt, Doval traveled to Oman, one of the guest countries invited by India to be part of the G20 process this year.

According to a report in Oman News Agency, Doval gave a written message on behalf of the Prime Minister to the ruler of Oman, in which various aspects of cooperation were mentioned. During Doval’s talks with Sultan Haitham at the Al Baraka Palace, the two sides reviewed bilateral ties and explored ways to expand ties in all sectors. They also exchanged views on issues of common interest.

In a separate meeting between Doval and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, the two sides discussed aspects of the strategic relationship between the two countries and “promising areas of cooperation in the technical, military and mining sectors”, reported Oman News Agency. Relations in the commercial, investment and cultural fields were also discussed in the discussion.