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PM Speaks with Sultan of Oman

PM Speaks with Sultan of Oman

19 Mar, 2026

PM Conveys advance Eid Greetings and Discusses Regional Stability in the West Asia Region

The Prime Minister held a productive conversation with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman to exchange festive greetings and discuss the evolving situation in the region.

The Prime Minister spoke with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and conveyed advance Eid greetings to the people of Oman. During the discussion, both leaders agreed on the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and the subsequent restoration of peace and stability. The Prime Minister reiterated India's condemnation of the violation of Oman's sovereignty and territorial integrity while expressing appreciation for Oman's efforts to facilitate the safe return of thousands of people, including Indian nationals. Shri Modi further emphasized that India and Oman stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Prime Minister wrote on X:

"Had a productive conversation with my brother Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and conveyed advance Eid greetings to the people of Oman.

We agreed on the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability.

Reiterated India's condemnation of the violation of Oman's sovereignty and territorial integrity and appreciated Oman's efforts to facilitate the safe return of thousands of people, including Indian nationals.

India and Oman stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."

Had a productive conversation with my brother Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and conveyed advance Eid greetings to the people of Oman.

We agreed on the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability.

Reiterated India's…

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2026
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