Oman, India discuss cooperation at joint military panel meeting

Muscat: The 10th Meeting of the Omani-Indian Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) was held at Al Shafaq Club of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) on Wednesday.
The meeting comes within the framework of friendship and existing military cooperation between the Sultanate and the friendly Republic of India.
The Omani side to the meeting was headed by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Rasbi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence and the Indian side was chaired by Sanjay Mitra, IAS, Defence Secretary.
The two sides discussed means of enhancing the military and defence cooperation, as well as sharing experiences between the armed forces of the two countries as part of the centuries-long and historic relationship between the two countries.
These relations have been further enhanced during the Blessed Renaissance era.
Both the Sultanate and the Republic of India seek to develop a unique economic and political vision for this part of the region. The aims of this vision represented in enhancing development, security and stability of the region.
The Omani-Indian relations are moving ahead to the future with steady strides and confidence to build their joint interests.
The formation of the joint military cooperation committee between the two countries enhanced the bilateral cooperation in general and military cooperation in particular to serve the interests of both countries.
Mohammed bin Nasser Al Rasbi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence has earlier met with Sanjay Mitra, Defence Secretary, who is currently visiting the Sultanate. Al Rasbi discussed with him means of enhancing the existing cooperation between the Ministries of Defence in both friendly countries.