Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oman affirmed a deepening relationship, highlighted by a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement creating symbiotic trade opportunities. Oman's resources and industrial know-how complement India's human capital and market access. The article suggests India should enhance its role as a major military power in the Indian Ocean to safeguard mutual economic interests and counter regional threats, leveraging Oman's traditional moderation and strategic location for investment and labor.