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Exercise Naseem Al Bahr
- 23 Oct 2024
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Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr was held in Goa from October 2024. INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb.
- About Naseem Al Bahr: The first exercise was conducted in 1993. It is conducted in two phases.
- Harbour phase: Professional interactions, including expert exchanges and planning meetings, along with sports fixtures and social events.
- Sea phase: Gun firings at surface inflatable targets, close-range anti-aircraft firings, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).
- Other Exercises between India and Oman:
- Army exercise: Al Najah
- Air Force exercise: Eastern Bridge.
- India and Oman:
- India is the 2nd largest market for Oman’s crude oil exports for the year 2022 after China.
- India is also the 4th largest market for Oman’s non-oil exports for the year 2022 after UAE, US and Saudi Arabia and 2nd largest source of its import after UAE.
- India and Oman are currently engaged in negotiations regarding a trade agreement.
Read More: India-Oman Bilateral Meet
