India Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar meets Oman's Minister Mohammed Al-Nu'amani, discusses bilateral defence cooperation

By  India Blooms News Service   Aug 02, 2023

Muscat: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, who is on a three-day visit to Oman, has met Gen Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Nuamani, Minister of Royal Office and discussed issues related to bilateral defence cooperation with him.

Speaking on the meeting, Indian Navys Spokesperson tweeted: Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS called on H.E. Gen Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nuamani, Minister of Royal Office (MRO), discussed issues related to bilateral defence cooperation thanked him for the assistance provided to the #IndianNavy ships calling ports in Oman.

The Indian Navy chief is visiting Oman from July 31 to Aug 2.

The visit aims to consolidate existing bilateral defence relations and high-level discussions with military leadership of the Sultanate of Oman, read a statement issued by the Indian Ministry of Defence earlier.

Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS called on H.E. Gen Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nuamani, Minister of Royal Office (MRO), discussed issues related to bilateral defence cooperation thanked him for the assistance provided to the #IndianNavy ships calling ports in Oman. ??-?? #BridgesofFriendship pic.twitter.com/TW9NuKrN35

Coinciding with the visit, Indian Navys indigenously designed and constructed Guided Missile Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat on July 30 for a three-day port call, during which various naval cooperation events are scheduled with the Royal Navy of Oman, which will culminate with a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) on Thursday.