New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is nearing finalization following high-level talks between Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal and his Omani counterpart, Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, the commerce ministry said.

Goyal's two-day visit to Oman, which concluded on Tuesday, helped advance bilateral trade and investment discussions, according to a statement from the ministry.

The talks primarily focused on the CEPA, which both ministers described as a "transformative agreement" that would create new opportunities for businesses in both countries.

Expressing optimism about concluding the deal soon, the leaders highlighted its potential to strengthen economic cooperation across sectors ...