Did HM Amit Shah Congratulate PM Modi on Oman’s Top Honor?
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Key Takeaways
- Amit Shah congratulated PM Modi on receiving Oman’s top honor.
- This award reaffirms India’s leadership on the global stage.
- PM Modi has now received 29 global honors.
- The meeting with the Sultan of Oman focused on enhancing bilateral ties.
- CEPA agreement marked a milestone in India-Oman relations.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (NationPress) On Thursday, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving Oman's prestigious civilian award, 'The First Class of the Order of Oman'.
In a message shared on X, HM Shah stated, 'The First Class of the Order of Oman awarded to PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji is a monumental recognition of his statesmanship and global leadership. Such back-to-back accolades highlight the strength of 140 crore Indians and signify India’s transformation under his guidance.'
This marks the 29th global honour for PM Modi.
Just two days prior, he was awarded the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia' by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in a ceremony at the Addis International Convention Centre for his remarkable efforts in enhancing bilateral relations and for his visionary global leadership. PM Modi conveyed his heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Abiy and the Ethiopian people for this recognition.
Earlier on Thursday, PM Modi met with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Oman in Muscat, where they discussed strategies to deepen their strategic partnership. Both leaders oversaw the signing of significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements.
They celebrated the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), deeming it a 'milestone' in their bilateral relationship, and expressed optimism about its potential to enhance their strategic collaboration. They also deliberated on various regional and global issues.
Attending the meeting at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat were External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, among other officials.
'Celebrating 70 years of India-Oman diplomatic relations: A relationship enriched by maritime heritage and a shared destiny! PM Narendra Modi engaged with His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik in Muscat, Oman. Both leaders recognized the completion of 70 years of diplomatic ties between India and Oman as a significant milestone in their partnership, exploring avenues to further deepen the India-Oman Strategic Partnership,' stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X.