Muscat, Dec. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his visit to Oman, marking the final leg of his three-nation overseas engagements.The significance attached to the visit was underscored as PM Modi was seen off at the airport by Oman Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, reflecting the importance the Omani leadership placed on the bilateral engagement.

The visit was highlighted by a major diplomatic moment, with PM Modi being conferred "The First Class of the Order of Oman," the Sultanate's national honour, making it the 29th international civilian award received by him.

PM Modi had arrived in Oman on Wednesday and was received by Sultan Haitham bin T...