India, Oman discuss piracy

Greater engagement in maritime security by both countries.

India, Oman discuss anti-piracy operations, cooperation in maritime security

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had fruitful discussions with her Oman counterpart here on anti-piracy operations, cooperation in maritime security and other issues relating to the Indian Ocean where the two nations are maritime neighbours.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said the External Affairs Minister informed the Omani leadership that India will provide multiplicity of opportunities for Oman to invest.

“There was a discussion on specific investment opportunities including in the sector of storage of agricultural products as well as on medical treatment. Also they discussed anti-piracy operations, cooperation in maritime security and other issues relating to the Indian Ocean where Oman and India are maritime neighbours,” Akbaruddin told ANI here.

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Source: business-standard.com