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‘Amir’s visit reflects depth, distinction of ties between two countries’

Published: 28 Jan 2025 - 09:13 am | Last Updated: 28 Jan 2025 - 09:13 am

QNA

Doha: Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar H E Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi stressed that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Sultanate of Oman reflects the depth of relations between the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman, which is a distinctive and successful model of strong and sustainable fraternal ties based on the foundations of cooperation and mutual respect between the two fraternal countries.

In exclusive remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency said that the two countries have sought for decades to strengthen their relations in all political, economic, and cultural fields, which reflects the compatibility of visions between the two leaderships and peoples.

He noted the multiple and comprehensive areas of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman, among several vital sectors, including economy and trade, as both countries seek to increase cooperation and trade exchange between them by opening new markets and expanding the scope of mutual investments, cooperation in the fields of energy, including renewable energy of all kinds, joint infrastructure projects, especially in the fields of transportation and ports, and exploring opportunities for cooperation in the tourism sector between the two countries, in addition to cooperation in education, scientific research, and sports, and enhancing the exchange of expertise between educational, cultural and sports institutions between the two brotherly countries.

The Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Qatar highlighted that it is expected that Omani-Qatari relations will witness a noticeable enhancement in the economic and commercial fields after the visit of HH the Amir, as the opportunity will be available to increase joint investments between the two countries. It is also expected that relations will witness a development in political and economic cooperation at the regional and international levels.

He pointed out that new agreements, memoranda of understanding, and executive programs will be announced that will contribute to expanding the scope of joint cooperation in several sectors between the two countries, in addition to enhancing dialogue on regional and international issues of common interest.

He indicated that the key files expected to be discussed during the visit revolve around enhancing economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, expanding the horizons of cooperation between them in the energy fields, including investment in renewable energy, cooperation in the field of regional security, and enhancing the stability of the Gulf region, and coordination on political and regional issues such as the situation in the Middle East and current developments, in addition to exploring ways to enhance cultural and educational cooperation between the two countries and preparing for joint projects in the tourism and infrastructure sectors.

Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi concluded his remarks to QNA by saying that the fraternal relations between the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman represent a strategic and distinctive model for bilateral cooperation based on trust and respect between the two countries, stressing that these relations are capable of facing common challenges and contributing effectively to building the future.