Oman, India launch book on shared history
Muscat – Oman and India further strengthened their historical and cultural ties with the launch of a book – titled Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman – on Sunday.
The book was jointly released by H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference being held in Muscat.
The book explores the deep-rooted connections between the two nations, tracing centuries of trade, migration and cultural exchange. It highlights the role of the Indian community in Oman and the enduring relation between the two countries, which has evolved from historic maritime links to a modern strategic partnership.
The book launch coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Oman and India, which was marked by the unveiling of a commemorative logo. The initiative reflects both nations' commitment to honouring their shared past while fostering future cooperation in trade, investment and energy security.
Following the launch, H E Sayyid Badr posted on X, 'A pleasure to welcome dear friend Dr S Jaishankar for the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. We also celebrated 70 years of Oman-India diplomatic relations, a testament to the enduring partnership between our two countries, and launched a commemorative book that chronicles our shared history and the deep bonds that continue to flourish.'
On his part, Jaishankar said that he was delighted to meet H E Sayyid Badr. 'So glad we could jointly release the logo celebrating the 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. Also, jointly released a book – Mandvi to Muscat .'
The release of Mandvi to Muscat underscores the significance of people-to-people ties in shaping Oman-India relations and serves as a testament to the longstanding bilateral friendship.
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