Muscat [Oman], Feb 12 (NT): Ahead of Gulf nation Visit, In his meeting with Deputy PM for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs of Oman, HH Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al  PM Narendra Modi discussed intensification of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest to Extended Neighbourhood ties.

EMA talking head Raveesh Kumar tweeted “PM @narendramodi met with Deputy PM of Oman, HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood Al-Said. The two leaders exchanged views on intensifying ties in the areas of energy, trade & investment, food security, defense & security, mining and other sectors. #ExtendedNeighbourhood”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday also visited the 125-year-old Shiva Temple in the Matrah area of Old Muscat.After offering his prayers,PM  met with a group of the Indian community outside the temple.

The Shiva Temple is one of the oldest temples in the Gulf region and is situated near the Sultan of Oman's palace and was built by the merchant community from Gujarat around 125 years ago. It was later renovated in 1999.

After visiting the temple, the Prime Minister will visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi attended India-Oman business meet and met with Indian and Omani CEOs here today.

India and Oman on Sunday inked eight Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), including deals on tourism and military cooperation.