On November 24, 2023, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr. Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi co-chaired the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting in New Delhi. They reviewed defence cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral engagements. They shared perspectives on regional and international security developments, particularly relating to the Indian Ocean Region. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence industrial cooperation, emphasising on joint development, technology sharing, and expanded production partnerships. Discussions focused on creating long-term frameworks for co-development of advanced platforms, boosting indigenous manufacturing, and improving strategic resilience. Both sides agreed that closer defence industrial collaboration is essential for regional stability, mutual security interests, and sustainable defence modernisation. The meeting reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between India & Oman. Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi also called on Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth and discussed bilateral defence cooperation. He also held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. Key strategic points include economic collaboration and energy security through oil and gas trade; and shared interests in regional stability, counter-terrorism, and maritime security. This was posted by PIB Delhi. Visitor Counter : 756.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee: A committee formed between India and Oman to strengthen defence cooperation through joint development, technology sharing, and expanded production partnerships.
Ministry of Defence, Oman: The primary Omani government body involved in defence cooperation with India.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for defence and military cooperation with Oman.
New Delhi: Location of the 13th meeting of the India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee.
Indian Ocean Region: Region of focus for security and stability discussions between India and Oman.
Ministry of Defence
13th India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation
Committee meeting held in New Delhi
Defence Secretary & Secretary General, Ministry of
Defence, Oman emphasise on joint development,
technology sharing & expanded production partnerships
Posted On: 24 NOV 2025 5:52PM by PIB Delhi
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr
Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi co-chaired the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee
meeting in New Delhi on November 24, 2025. Both officials reviewed & appreciated the robust
defence cooperation between the two countries and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral
engagements in various areas. They also shared perspectives on regional and international security
developments, particularly relating to the Indian Ocean Region.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence industrial cooperation, emphasising on
joint development, technology sharing, and expanded production partnerships. They highlighted the
importance of strengthening supply chains, enhancing interoperability, and fostering innovation in
emerging defence technologies.The discussions focused on creating long-term frameworks that support co-development of advanced
platforms, boost indigenous manufacturing, and improve strategic resilience. Both sides agreed that
closer defence industrial collaboration is essential for regional stability, mutual security interests, and
sustainable defence modernisation. The meeting reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between
India & Oman and underlined the commitment of both countries to maintain regular high-level
dialogue.
During his visit, Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al
Zaabi also called on Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth and discussed bilateral defence
cooperation. He also held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
India and Oman have a strategic partnership built on strong political, defence, economic, and cultural
ties. Key strategic points include, economic collaboration and energy security through oil and gas
trade; and shared interests in regional stability, counter-terrorism, and maritime security.
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