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Sultan Qaboos, who ruled Oman for almost half a century, died on Friday at the age of 79. Qaboos, the longest-ruling Arab monarch, had been ill for some time and had been believed to be suffering from colon cancer.
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. He was a visionary leader and statesman who transformed Oman into a modern and prosperous nation,” Modi wrote on Twitter.
Sultan Qaboos was a true friend of India and provided strong leadership for developing a vibrant strategic partnership between India and Oman, the prime minister said.
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The prime minister also said the Sultan was a beacon of peace for the region and the world.