India,Oman to strengthen defence ties

India and Oman have explored ways to enhance cooperation between their navies during the talks of Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba with top defence brass of the strategically important Gulf nation. 

Navy Chief Admiral, who arrived in Oman on the second leg of his two-nation tour, called on Oman's Defence Minister Bader al Busaidi and held extensive discussions with Commander of Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis Al Raisi



today. 

The two sides deliberated on ramping up cooperation between their navies in the backdrop of the fast evolving security scenario in the region. According to the government sources, Navy Chief also held talks with Chief of Royal Air Force of Oman Mattar Al Obaidani on issues of strategic interests to both the countries.On the first leg of his trip, Lanba visited UAE where he met top echelons of the country's defence establishment.