New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Negotiations for a comprehensive trade deal between India and Oman, which commenced in 2023, have been concluded.

"India-Oman CEPA negotiations have been concluded," Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply this week while responding to a question from Congress member Hebi Mather Hisham relating to India's trade deals.

India and Oman share a longstanding history of friendship and cooperation, built on the foundation of mutual trust and respect, and strong people-to-people ties going back centuries.

The two countries are strategic partners, and the bilateral trade and investment relationship between them has flourished since diplomatic relations were establis...