India-Oman 10th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMMC)

Context

Oman’s top defence official Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi is on an official visit to India, this signifies India – Oman relationship.

Key-highlights

• Oman is going to co-chair the 10th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMMC) with the Indian Defence Secretary. 
• JMCC is the highest forum of engagement between India and Oman in the field of defence. 
• It evaluates and provides guidance to the overall framework of defence exchanges between the two sides.
• The present JMCC is expected to comprehensively evaluate the ongoing defence exchanges and provide a roadmap for further strengthening defence ties in the upcoming years.

About Joint Military Cooperation Committee

• The JMCC is the highest forum of engagement between India and Oman in the field of defence.
• The JMCC is expected to meet annually, but could not be organised since 2018 when the meeting of the 9th JMCC was held in Oman.
• The 10th JMCC is expected to comprehensively evaluate the ongoing defence exchange and provide a roadmap for further strengthening defence ties in the coming years.