(a) whether he visited Gulf Countries recently
(b) if so, the main objectives of his visit; and
(c) the details of agreements/MoUs signed during this visit?
(a) whether he visited Gulf Countries recently
(b) if so, the main objectives of his visit; and
(c) the details of agreements/MoUs signed during this visit?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a) Yes.During the first half of 2008, the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister visited Oman from
13 to 14 January, Saudi Arabia from 19 to 20 April and UAE from 12 to 14 May.
(b) The purpose of the visit was to further strengthen bilateral relations with these countries
and the region, to continue our bilateral exchanges at the highest level and to further
consolidate and diversify our economic and commercial ties.
(c) Two MoUs–
(i) for setting up Plastics Technology Training & Development Center in Oman, and
(ii) for setting up a Chartered Accountants Institute in Oman were signed during the visit to
Oman.