In May of 2005, the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
released a special publication to commemorate 50 years of
Oman-India relations. We present some of the write-ups,
feature stories and in particular rare images.
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos has played a prominent role
in forging close and strategic relationship with
India. The following photo feature highlights His
Majesty’s meeting with the Indian leadership spread
over three decades
The
Foreign Ministers of Oman and India exchanged letters
in February 2005 to congratulate the people and the
leadership for the completion of 50 years of
diplomatic ties. The letters are published herewith in
original.
Well-known ruler of Mysore Tipu Sultan had sent a
diplomatic mission to Muscat in 1786. Following two
pages are excerpts of that mission from
Waqai-e-Manazil- e Rum Gazette.
Following are three pages of photo-feature showing 17
images on Traditional Oman-India official contacts
including a transit halt at Seeb Airport in 1976 by
Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Oman’s Royal Family has a special connection with
India. Like many other people from Oman who visited
India for an official or personal visit, to study or
to trade, many members of the Royal Family have
visited India at different periods in history and they
still do.
Oman’s Commerce with Mughal Empire of India: The
following article running into two pages provides
fascinating details of the vibrant relationship of
Oman with the Mughal rulers in India.
By the turn of the 18th Century, Oman had
emerged as one of the biggest naval powers in the
region and established connections with India.
Following is a brief account of that period.
The Embassy of the Sultanate of
Oman was opened in 1972. Following are some of the
photographs taken over a period of more than three
decades. The Oman Embassy in India has always been
considered a people friendly and a popular diplomatic
mission.
