President and Prime Minister have expressed grief over the demise of  Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said of Oman. In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind  said that  Sultan Qaboos was a close friend of India. He said, the world has lost a great leader and a statesman who worked tirelessly towards building peace in the region and the world.  The President conveyed his  condolences to the Omani Government  and its people in this hour of grief.<br />'' <br />'' In a tweet, Mr Modi said that   Sultan Qaboos  was  a  visionary leader and statesman who transformed Oman into a modern and prosperous nation. Mr Modi said, he was a beacon of peace for our region and the world. The Prime Minister said, Sultan Qaboos was a true friend of India and provided strong leadership for developing a vibrant strategic partnership between India and Oman. <br />''  <br />