New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- In the third and final leg of his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on December 17-18. This trip, which marks 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman, focuses on strengthening business and strategic relations between the two countries. Industry experts point to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the central point of discussion.

The proposed CEPA, a major trade agreement, is expected to quickly and easily double the trade between the two nations within the next two or three years once it comes into effect. This agreement would open a new market for India and offer Oman great benefits, especially in key areas. For India, receivin...