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15th India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group Meeting
The 15th round of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group was held in New Delhi on 7 October 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman.
Source: 15th India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group Meeting, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel MT On Peace off the coast of Oman
We condemn the attack earlier today on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace (IMO 9893204) off the coast of Oman, where it was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel MT On Peace off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India condemns attack on MV Cape Dao off Oman; one Indian seafarer killed
India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao off the east coast of Oman. Of the 20 Indian seafarers on board, 19 were rescued and 1 Indian national lost his life. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities for early repatriation of the seafarers, and India thanked the Omani authorities for their support.
Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India condemns attack on MT El Gaia off Oman; search continues for missing Indian
India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman. Of the 14 Indian crew on board, 13 were rescued, and Search and Rescue operations continued for the missing Indian national. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities, and India thanked them for rescuing its nationals.
Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India condemns attack on GFS Galaxy off Oman; one Indian reported missing
India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 were rescued and 1 was reportedly missing. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the Search and Rescue operation, and India called for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region.
Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman (July 12, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Oman for talks with Foreign Minister Albusaidi
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Oman on 10 July 2026 and held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi on the India-Oman Strategic Partnership and regional issues. He thanked the Government of Oman for prompt assistance to Indian seafarers and met members of the Indian community.
Source: Visit of External Affairs Minister to the Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India condemns attack on vessel Settebello off Oman; three Indian crew missing
India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman. Of the 24 Indian crew on board, 21 were rescued and 03 were reportedly missing. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the Search and Rescue operation, and India called for immediate de-escalation of tensions.
Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India deplores attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman; all Indian crew safe
The Official Spokesperson said the attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman was unacceptable. All Indian crew on board were safe, and India thanked the Omani authorities for rescuing them. India reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and civilian crew, or impeding freedom of navigation, should be avoided.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s statement on the attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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