Yousuf Al-Balushi Interview | Muscat Policy Council Chief On Modi’s Historic Oman Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Oman has marked a turning point in India–Middle East relations. In this exclusive interview with NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul, Yousuf Al-Balushi, Chairman of the Muscat Policy Council, explains why the newly signed India–Oman CEPA (FTA) is not the end, but the beginning, of a deeper strategic partnership. Al-Balushi highlights how the agreement can transform trade, investment, and technology cooperation beyond energy into pharmaceuticals, defence manufacturing, space, AI, and services, while positioning Oman as a gateway for Indian businesses to the US, the Arab world, and Africa.