PM Modi wraps up 4-nation tour with visits to Shiva Temple, Grand Mosque in Muscat
Last day of PM Modi's 4-nation visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed from Oman after a "memorable visit", wrapping up his tour to 4 Arab nations that included first-ever by an Indian premier to Palestine. On the last day of his 4-day tour, Modi visited Shiva temple and Grand Mosque in Oman's Muscat.
Thanking Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, the ruler of Oman, Modi said the visit to the Gulf nation was the "most memorable visits" he has undertaken anywhere.
"Thank you Your Majesty Sultan Qaboos for your exceptional warmth, hospitality and friendship, as also your personal attention to details, that made my visit to Oman one of the most memorable visits I have undertaken anywhere," Modi said on Twitter.
"This Oman visit is one I will cherish for a long time to come. This visit has helped in building upon the centuries old ties between our enterprising people, and will impart a substantial momentum to our relations in all spheres, including trade and investment relations," he said.
PM Modi arrived in Oman on a two-day visit on the last leg of his tour of West Asian countries on Sunday. On the first leg of his trip, Modi had travelled to Ramallah, becoming the first Indian prime minister to make an official visit to Palestine.
On Sunday, he met the top leadership of Oman and also addressed a 'Mega Event' of the Indian community.
More than 9 million Indians work and live in the Gulf region. In Oman, they constitute the largest expatriate community.
On the last day of his tour, he visited Shiv Temple and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, besides meeting executives of top Omani companies.
Here are the highlights of second day of PM Modi's Oman visit:
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PM Modi emplanes for New Delhi from Oman's Muscat
Thank you Your Majesty Sultan Qaboos for your exceptional warmth, hospitality and friendship, as also your personal attention to details, that made my visit to Oman one of the most memorable visits I have undertaken anywhere: PM Modi
This Oman visit is one I will cherish for a long time to come. This visit has helped in building upon the centuries old ties between our enterprising people, and will impart a substantial momentum to our relations in all spheres, including trade and investment relations: PM Modi
Your Majesty Sultan Qaboos, my deep gratitude to you and the people of Oman for the tremendous support, goodwill and affection. We are deeply honoured and we look forward to the forthcoming 50th anniversary of your stewardship of Oman: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed visitors book at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat
PM Modi visited the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat before heading home
PM Modi visits Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat ​
PM Modi prays at Shiva Temple in Muscat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Indian community outside Shiva temple in Muscat
PM Modi offers prayers at Shiva temple in Muscat
PM Modi meets Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said, Oman's Deputy PM for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs
PM Modi attends India-Oman business meeting in Muscat
PM Modi will depart for New Delhi at 12:25 pm (local times)
At 11:45 am, PM Modi will visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat
PM Modi will visit Shiv Temple in Muscat at 11:10 am
Prime Minister Modi will meet Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs at 9:45 am (local time)
At 10:30 am, PM Modi will meet Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood Al-Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers
PM Modi to meet CEOs at 'India-Oman Business Meet' at 9 am (local time)