New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met the Sultan of Oman His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on December 16.

The President said that India recognizes and greatly values Oman's crucial role in fostering peace and stability in the region.

The President also hosted a banquet in his honour.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Oman at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16.

Vice President of India posted on X:

"Hon'ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the banquet hosted by Hon'ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji in honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Oman at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. @rashtrapatibhvn @narendramodi @MEAIndia"

Welcoming His Majesty on his first State Visit to India, the President said that Oman holds a unique place as India's oldest strategic partner in the region, and as a cornerstone of its West Asia Policy.

"India recognizes and greatly values Oman's crucial role in fostering peace and stability in the region", the President's Secretariat of India said in its statement on December 16.

The President's Secretariat of India wrote on X about meeting:

"President Droupadi Murmu received Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in his honour. The President said that India recognizes and greatly values Oman's crucial role in fostering peace and stability in the region."

Foreign Ministry of Oman on December 16 wrote on X about his meeting with President:

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar also met with His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Sultanate of Oman. They underlined the deep-rooted ties between India and Oman founded on a rich history of friendship, cultural connect and people-to-people ties.

Vice President of India took X to post:

"Hon'ble Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, called on His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Sultanate of Oman, today. The leaders underlined the deep-rooted ties between India and Oman founded on a rich history of friendship, cultural connect and people-to-people ties. @MEAIndia"

President Murmu was happy to note that relations between India and Oman have now truly become multifaceted.

Trade and investment ties have grown steadily, and excellent progress has been made in the areas of culture, health and education.

Looking towards the future, she said that Oman's 'Vision 2040' and India's ongoing growth journey create the perfect backdrop for us to collaborate extensively in strategic areas.

President Murmu appreciated the valuable participation of Oman in this year's G20 Summit and other related meetings, under India's Presidency.

"The President also noted the important role played by the Indian diaspora in Oman's development, and lauded their contributions to strengthening India-Oman relations", the President's Secretariat of India said.

During the meeting, President Droupadi Murmu and the Sultan of Oman His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik agreed that this visit will serve as a solid foundation for further strengthening India-Oman bilateral ties, promoting regional stability, and ushering in a new era of cooperation and progress.