Doval visits strategic Duqm port in Oman

India’s increasing maritime influence was underscored by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s recent visit to the strategic Duqm port in Oman. This visit signifies India’s ongoing interest in establishing a network of ports and freight corridors connecting Eurasia and Africa. India has invested significantly in developing Iran’s Chabahar port, strategically located in the Gulf of Oman. During his brief visit to Oman, NSA Doval engaged in a series of high-level meetings and discussions. Amidst these engagements, he took the opportunity to visit the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD), situated approximately 550 kilometres away from the country’s capital, Muscat.