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India, Oman to Strengthen Energy Cooperation
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India, Oman to Strengthen Energy Cooperation

India and Oman discussed strengthening energy cooperation, trade, and investment at the 11th India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), where both sides reviewed economic ties and advanced negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). 
India and Oman held discussions on strengthening energy cooperation, trade, and investment ties during the 11th India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef. 
During the meeting held on January 27-28, 2025, the two Ministers undertook a detailed review of the bilateral trade and economic relations between India and Oman and identified concrete steps to further strengthen the mutually beneficial business ties. 
The two Ministers also exchanged views on a bilateral India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is under advanced stages of negotiations. Both Ministers agreed to expedite the discussions for an early signing of the CEPA which will be a new milestone in bilateral trade relations and has the potential to significantly scale up two-way trade and investments. 
On the sidelines of the visit, both sides signed the Protocol to amend the India-Oman Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), aligning it with international standards on cross-border taxation, simplifying tax procedures, and promoting greater cooperation in tax matters. 
The Minister participated in the India-Oman Joint Business Council (JBC) meeting which was hosted by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), with the support and participation of a delegation from FICCI. 
Goyal also met with a select group of CEOs and business leaders of Oman at a Business Roundtable hosted by the Ambassador of India at the Indian Embassy premises. This interaction provided an opportunity for the Minister to directly engage with key business leaders of Oman to apprise them of the India opportunity and seek their suggestions for bilateral cooperation.   

India and Oman discussed strengthening energy cooperation, trade, and investment at the 11th India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), where both sides reviewed economic ties and advanced negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). India and Oman held discussions on strengthening energy cooperation, trade, and investment ties during the 11th India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef. During the meeting held on January 27-28, 2025, the two Ministers undertook a detailed review of the bilateral trade and economic relations between India and Oman and identified concrete steps to further strengthen the mutually beneficial business ties. The two Ministers also exchanged views on a bilateral India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is under advanced stages of negotiations. Both Ministers agreed to expedite the discussions for an early signing of the CEPA which will be a new milestone in bilateral trade relations and has the potential to significantly scale up two-way trade and investments. On the sidelines of the visit, both sides signed the Protocol to amend the India-Oman Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), aligning it with international standards on cross-border taxation, simplifying tax procedures, and promoting greater cooperation in tax matters. The Minister participated in the India-Oman Joint Business Council (JBC) meeting which was hosted by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), with the support and participation of a delegation from FICCI. Goyal also met with a select group of CEOs and business leaders of Oman at a Business Roundtable hosted by the Ambassador of India at the Indian Embassy premises. This interaction provided an opportunity for the Minister to directly engage with key business leaders of Oman to apprise them of the India opportunity and seek their suggestions for bilateral cooperation.   

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