India and Oman held the 14th India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group (IOSCG) meeting on December 4, 2025, in Muscat, co-chaired by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee and Oman’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy. Marking 70 years of diplomatic ties, the discussions reviewed the multifaceted strategic partnership across political, defence, security, trade, investment, energy, agriculture, education, culture, and people-to-people domains, while addressing regional and global issues of mutual interest. With bilateral trade reaching USD 10.61 billion and a vibrant Indian expatriate community of around 675,000 in Oman serving as a key bridge, both sides agreed to host the next IOSCG in New Delhi in 2026, reinforcing India’s strong foothold in the Indian Ocean region through deepened cooperation. This engagement underscores Oman’s role as a reliable partner in India’s strategic outreach.​