Embassy of India

Muscat

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PRESS RELEASE

Indian Embassy organizes B2B Meeting related to Infrastructure Sector

Embassy of India, Muscat, organized an India-Oman Business-to-Business (B2B) Meeting dedicated to Infrastructure and related sectors on Tuesday, 10 October 2017. H.E. Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi, Advisor to Ministry of Commerce & Industry, graced the event as its Chief Guest.

The B2B meeting was joined by about 100 persons, including Officials and representatives of Indian and Omani companies from Infrastructure and related sectors.It was aimed at facilitating interaction and tie-ups between representatives of 13 Indian companies, which are participating in ‘Infra Oman’ from 9-11 October 2017, and representatives of Omani companies in the relevant sectors. India’s participation at Infra Oman has been coordinated by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which have set up an ‘India Pavilion’ at the exhibition. 

The above B2B Meeting was a part of the Embassy’s endeavor to enhance contacts between business communities of India and Oman. Indian Embassy has been organizing B2B Meetings for Indian companies participating at various international exhibitions organized in Muscat. B2B Meetings serve as a useful platform for forging business tie-ups and contribute towards tapping the huge potential for trade and investments between India and Oman.

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador of India, H.E. Indra Mani Pandey, noted that trade has been a key facet of historical ties between India and Oman.H.E. Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi in his address highlighted the opportunities available in Oman for investments and encouraged businesspersons of the two countries to do more business and make investments.

Indian Embassy accords a high priority to promoting bilateral trade and mutual investments, which constitute key pillars of the strategic partnership between India and Oman. The Embassy has been encouraging Indian and Omani companies to benefit from tremendous opportunities available for trade and mutual investments between the two countries specially in sectors like infrastructure, logistics, oil & gas, minerals and mining, manufacturing, engineering, power, IT, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, etc.

Muscat, 11 October 2017