India and Oman near finalization of a trade deal, strengthening India's presence in the Gulf region and lowering tariffs on Indian exports.

India and Oman are close to finalizing a trade deal that provides easier access to goods and services in each other's markets, further strengthening India's presence in the Gulf region. The comprehensive economic partnership agreement talks are near conclusion, with potential finalization as early as March. The deal would lower tariffs on Indian exports to Oman, including rice, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, and steel products. Oman, strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, is crucial to India for oil transit and holds the fifth-largest Indian expatriate population.

February 27, 2024
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