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Jaishankar Meets Oman FM, Arab Leaders in Delhi to Boost Strategic Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in New Delhi, discussing trade, critical minerals, and regional issues. The meeting occurred as India hosted the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting, with participation from numerous Arab League member states. Jaishankar also held separate bilateral talks with foreign ministers from Comoros, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Palestine to enhance cooperation. The high-level gathering aims to build on existing partnerships and expand collaboration across key sectors like economy and energy.

Key Points: India-Oman Talks on Trade, Minerals; Arab Ministers Meet in Delhi

  • Jaishankar meets Oman FM on trade & minerals
  • India hosts 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting
  • Talks aim to deepen strategic partnership
  • Discussions cover regional developments & bilateral cooperation
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EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Oman FM on trade, critical minerals and regional issues

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Oman's FM Badr Albusaidi on trade & critical minerals. India hosts key Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting to strengthen partnerships.

"Our discussions on trade, critical minerals and regional developments reflected the trust and comfort of our Strategic Partnership. - S. Jaishankar"

New Delhi, Jan 31

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday met Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in New Delhi, where both sides discussed key issues including trade, critical minerals and regional developments, underscoring the depth of India-Oman Strategic Partnership.

Taking to the social media platform X, EAM said, "A pleasure interacting with FM Badr Albusaidi of Oman this morning. Our discussions on trade, critical minerals and regional developments reflected the trust and comfort of our Strategic Partnership."

Badr Albusaidi arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM).

Welcoming Oman's Foreign Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X and stated: "His visit will further strengthen the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Oman."

On Friday, EAM Jaishankar met League of Arab States Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in New Delhi to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two sides across various sectors.

Following their talks, EAM posted on X, "A warm meeting with Secretary General, League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit this morning. Had a wide ranging conversation about our cooperation and strengthening it across various domains. Also exchanged views on the recent developments in the region."

EAM Jaishankar also held separate meetings with Foreign Ministers of Comoros Mbae Mohamed; Sudan Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim; Libya Eltaher S.M. Elbaour; Somalia Abdisalam Ali; and Palestine's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Varsen Aghabekian.

The discussions centred on enhancing the bilateral cooperation and deepening collaboration across several sectors.

India is set to host the second IAFMM on Saturday. The meeting, being hosted by India and the United Arab Emirates, will have the participation of Foreign Ministers from other Arab League Member States and the Arab League Secretary General.

The second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting is expected to build on existing cooperation and expand the partnership.

The Foreign Ministers' meeting is taking place after 10 years, as the first meeting was held in Bahrain in 2016. During the first Foreign Ministers Meeting, the leaders identified five priority verticals of cooperation - economy, energy, education, media and culture and proposed a set of activities across these verticals.

"India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting is the highest institutional mechanism driving this partnership, which was formalised in March 2002 when India and the League of Arab States (LAS) signed an MoU institutionalising the process of dialogue," the MEA stated.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting read. The focus on critical minerals is smart. India needs to diversify its supply chains away from over-reliance on any single country. Strategic partnerships like this are key for economic security.
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Priya S
Good to see our diplomacy in action. The Arab world is important for energy, trade, and the large Indian diaspora. Hope these talks translate into more jobs and investment back home. The 10-year gap between meetings seems too long though, should be more regular.
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Rohit P
Jaishankar Sir is doing great work on the global stage. Building strong ties with Oman and the Arab League is vital for our 'Look West' policy. Also, discussing regional issues shows we are a responsible stakeholder.
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Karthik V
While the strategic talks are important, I hope the common man benefits. Will cheaper oil or more opportunities for Indian workers in Oman come from this? That's the real test of diplomacy.
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Nisha Z
Positive step! The India-Oman relationship is ancient, built on centuries of trade and cultural exchange. Modern diplomacy should build on that strong foundation. Hope they also discussed people-to-connectivity and easier visas.

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