Ahead of Modi’s visit, Omani businesses hail impending ‘transformative’ CEPA trade pact with India

MUSCAT: (Dec 17) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to arrive in Oman on Wednesday, Omani business leaders anticipate significant growth in bilateral trade, enhanced employment opportunities and deeper economic diversification through the impending Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India.

Modi’s two-day official visit is expected to see the formal signing of the landmark trade pact.

Ajay Khimji, Director of the Khimji Ramdas Group, described the prime minister’s visit as “an honour for India and Oman” and said that it validates the “deep strategic trust” between the two nations.