NEW DELHI: India will soon revive talks with Oman for an undersea pipeline as the government looks to supplement its sources of energy. The decision was taken on Wednesday during external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj's meeting with her Oman counterpart Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah "Given that Oman-India have developed strong cooperation on maritime security issues as well as anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean, prospects of pursuing the deep sea pipeline have brightened should technological solutions now be available," said a government source, adding that the development also lends weight to Modi's Indian Ocean diplomacy.Despite the fact that the pipeline across Arabian Sea would not be vulnerable to any sabotage threat, the project couldn't take off because it required technological innovation to lay it at a depth of close to 4000 metres at certain places.During Swaraj's visit, India and Oman reviewed their strategic ties and decided to expand defence and maritime cooperation in maintaining stability and security in the Indian Ocean region.The first Indian foreign minister to visit Oman in seven years, Swaraj also called on Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said and met Minister of the Royal Office and head of the Defence Council General Sultan bin Mohammed Ali Nuamani.Official sources said the two sides explored opportunities on how Oman can plug into the expanding opportunities in India, including as a natural gas supplier.India and Oman are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.Swaraj also briefed the Omani leadership about the economic reforms and growth agenda of the new Indian government and welcomed increased investments from this oil-rich nation."A number of reforms have been implemented. More are on the anvil, including in the forthcoming budget later this month," Swaraj said addressing a gathering of the Indian diaspora here on Tuesday night without elaborating.There are over seven lakh Indians working in Oman in various sectors. They form the largest expatriate group in Oman. They also repatriate around USD 3 billion annually.India is also keen on cooperation with Oman in the cyber security area. "Cyber is an important area of discussion between the security agencies, or the security establishments in India and Oman," said foreign ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.