During their discussion of the Israel-Hamas conflict, PM Narendra Modi and Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, focused on the humanitarian crisis, terrorism, and the necessity for a two-state solution to promote peace. During the Sultan's first visit to India in 26 years, six Memorandums of Understanding were signed between the two nations, one of which called for intelligence sharing to combat money laundering and the funding of terrorism.
Calling it a historic day in bilateral ties, Modi announced adoption of a new ‘India-Oman Joint Vision-A Partnership for Future’ with concrete action-points to take forward cooperation in 10 different areas. The PM expressed hope that the two countries will soon sign a free trade agreement, adding a new chapter to their economic cooperation. “I am glad that discussions on the CEPA agreement are ongoing between the two sides. Two rounds of these talks have been successfully completed in which consensus has been reached on many important issues,” said Modi.
This was the first head of state from the Gulf to visit India since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Oman has requested an impartial investigation into Israel's activities in Gaza, and as foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra stated, this was to be expected. The leaders in the meeting gave careful consideration to the Gaza crisis.
Both condemned terrorism and talked about other facets of the war, such as the need to observe humanitarian law and solve the humanitarian crisis that is happening in Gaza. India earlier supported a resolution proposed by the UN General Assembly that called for an immediate humanitarian truce, recognising the seriousness of the Gaza situation.