India, Oman strengthen defence ties!

Q.  India and which country have explored ways to enhance defence cooperation?
- Published on 02 Mar 17

a. Oman
b. Saudi Arabia
c. Syria
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Oman
 
India, Oman strengthen defence ties!India and Oman on 1st March 2017 explored ways to enhance cooperation between their navies during talks Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba had with top defence officials of this Gulf nation.

The two sides deliberated on ramping up cooperation between their navies in the backdrop of the fast evolving security scenario in the region.

The Chief of Navy Staff also held talks with Chief of Royal Air Force of Oman Mattar Al Obaidani on issues of strategic interests to both the countries.

Lanba, on a visit to Oman, is also scheduled to visit the Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy and the Said Bin Naval Base.

On the first leg of his trip, Lanba visited UAE where he met top echelons of the country's defence establishment and discussed ways to bolster strategic partnership between the two countries.

Oman: Know More
  • Capital: Muscat
  • Code: +968
  • Currency: Omani rial
  • Sultan: Qaboos bin Said al Said
  • Official language: Arabic

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