EMBASSY OF INDIA

MUSCAT

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Visit of Dr Bimal N.Patel, ITLOS Judge and Vice-Chancellor of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to Oman (11-13 OCTOBER, 2026)

  Dr. Bimal N. Patel, Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and Vice-Chancellor of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gandhinagar, visited Oman from 11–13 October 2026.

2. Dr. Bimal N. Patel is an eminent academic and international law expert with extensive experience in public international law, maritime law, international dispute settlement and national security. He has contributed to several national and international institutions, including the United Nations International Law Commission. His appointment as a Judge of ITLOS reflects his expertise in international law and India’s engagement in international legal institutions.
   
   
3. Dr. Patel attended the 4th ITU Digital Innovation Board meeting in Muscat. During his visit he also met Amb. Sheikh Humaid Al Ma’ani, (Director of Diplomatic Academy, Ministry of Foriegn Affairs)  and Col. Yahya Al-Anbouri and Mr. Mohamed Abdullah Al-Rawahi (Director General (DG) of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT). The talks focused on maritime security and capacity building.
   
   
4. A ‘meet-and-greet’ event hosted by Embassy of India on 12 October, Dr Patel interacted with distinguished members of the Indian community in Oman, including business leaders, professionals, representatives of prominent Indian institutions and friends of India. The event provided an opportunity to exchange views on regional and international issues and explore avenues for strengthening India–Oman cooperation in maritime security, the law of the sea, capacity building and skill development. The interaction also underscored the potential for institutional partnerships and knowledge sharing to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and Oman.

Muscat

14 October, 2026

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