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PM Modi Receives Honors

from Ethiopia and Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded
Ethiopia’s highest honor, the ‘Great Honor
Nishan of Ethiopia,’ by Ethiopian Prime
Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, while Sultan
Haitham bin Tarik of Oman conferred
the ‘Order of Oman’ on PM Modi for his
exceptional contribution to promoting India-
Oman relations and visionary leadership. PM
Modi received this honor for his exceptional
contribution to strengthening the mutual
partnership and his visionary leadership as
a global statesman. PM Modi dedicated this
award to all the Indian and Ethiopian people
who have nurtured bilateral relations over the
centuries.

Path Ahead for India-Oman Will Be More Efficient

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement knowledge and innovative systems necessary to
n Strengthening and developing close economic and advance human and socio-economic development
commercial ties. goals. Executive Programme for cooperation in
n Increasing trade between the two countries by millet cultivation and agri-food innovation
reducing trade barriers and creating a stable n Establishment of a framework for cooperation
framework. between India’s scientific expertise and Oman’s
n Opening up opportunities in all major sectors of favorable agro-climatic conditions to advance the
the economy, promoting economic growth, job production, research, and promotion of millets.
creation, and investment flows. Adoption of a Joint Vision Document on Maritime
Agreement in the Field of Maritime Heritage and Cooperation
Museums n Strengthening cooperation in the areas of regional
n Establishment of a collaborative partnership to maritime security, the blue economy, and the
support maritime museums, including the National sustainable use of marine resources.
Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal.
n Facilitating the exchange of artifacts and expertise,
joint exhibitions, research, and capacity building to
promote shared maritime heritage, boost tourism,
and strengthen bilateral cultural relations.
Agreement in the Field of Agriculture and Allied
Sectors
n The framework umbrella document in the field
of Agriculture, as well as allied sectors of animal
husbandry and fisheries.
n Cooperation in advancements in agricultural science
and technology, enhancement of horticulture,
integrated farming systems, and micro-irrigation.
Agreement in the Field of Higher Education Scan the QR code to watch the
Prime Minister’s full program.
n Decision to jointly research to develop the

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