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The Indian naval sailing vas Kaundinya arrived successful Muscat aft completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar successful Gujarat. The vessel and the unit were received by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal astatine Port Sultan Qaboos successful Muscat connected Wednesday (January 14, 2026).
Mr. Sonowal said the accomplishment of the stitched vessel successful Muscat was symbolic of the enduring India-Oman relationship that had stood the trial of clip and strengthened by communal respect.
Azzan Al Busaidi, nether secretary, Tourism, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman, on with elder dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Royal Navy of Oman, Royal Oman Police Coast Guard, and different ministries were present.
Mr. Sonowal besides held a bilateral gathering with Said bin Hamood bin Said Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman connected expanding maritime practice betwixt the 2 nations.
He highlighted important opportunities for Omani companies to enactment successful India’s rapidly expanding larboard and maritime sector. Mr. Sonowal besides outlined India’s $8.4-billion maritime improvement bundle aimed astatine strengthening the shipbuilding ecosystem.
