New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will embark for a two-day visit to Oman starting October 18, according to an official statement.
During his October 18-19 visit, the External Affairs Minister of State hold meetings with Omani leadership, Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release.
Muraleedharan will inaugurate a lecture series titled “From Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman.” The lecture series shedding light on the history of Indian community in Oman and its contribution to relations between India and Oman will be organised by Indian Embassy.
“Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan will pay his third official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on 18-19 October 2023,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
During the visit, MoS will hold high-level discussions with the Omani leadership and dignitaries. He will also inaugurate the painting exhibition, “India on Canvas: Masterpieces of Modern Indian Painting” which is a collection of specially curated 20 works of art from the collection of National Gallery of Modern Art, exhibited in the National Museum of Oman,” it added.
During his visit, Muraleedharan will interact with various Indian community organizations and a wide cross section of Indian community residing in Oman, including professionals, blue collar workers, health care workers, social workers, and school students.
India and Oman share warm and friendly relations underpinned by historical and cultural linkages and strong people-to-people ties. The forthcoming visit offers an opportunity to comprehensively review the bilateral relations between India and Oman and chart pathways to further deepen our multifaceted ties.
Earlier in September, Oman Deputy Prime Minister Asaad bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said had attended the G20 Summit held under India’s G20 Presidency in New Delhi. (ANI)
