MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The message was delivered to His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, by Sameh Shoukry, Foreign Minister of Egypt and head of the Egyptian side in Oman-Egypt Joint Committee.
During the meeting, the minister conveyed the greetings of the Egyptian President to His Majesty the Sultan.
HH Sayyid Fahd and the Egyptian minister reviewed bilateral relations between Oman and Egypt based on the strong bonds between the two peoples. Shoukry stressed the significance of consolidating cooperation between the two countries in various spheres.
The meeting dealt with ways of enhancing the tasks of Oman-Egypt committee and encouraged the parties concerned to play a greater role in promoting investments and accomplishing joint projects.
The two sides also reviewed issues on the regional and international arenas and joint action to support security and stability in the regional front.
The Egyptian minister commended the wise and balanced policy espoused by the Sultanate of Oman and the country’s positive role in upgrading understanding and constructive dialogue among other countries in a bid to support security and stability in the region. He expressed his country’s keenness on promoting bilateral relations. He said that the talks he conducted with Omani officials will reflect positively on their bilateral relations.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad al Busaidy, head of the Omani side at Oman-Egypt Joint Committee. It was also attended by Khalid Mohammed Abdulhaleem, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt accredited to the Sultanate of Oman.
Also on Sunday, Shaikh Abdulmalik Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, received Sameh Shoukry and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting came within the framework of the guest's official visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the existing relations between Oman and Egypt and ways to boost them in various fields. They also discussed developments in the region, in addition to regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by officials from both sides.
Khalid Hilal al Ma’awali, Chairman of the Majlis Ash'shura, also received Dr Sameh Shoukry.
During the meeting, Al Ma’awali briefed the Egyptian official on the development of the legislative work in the Shura Council. He also highlighted the powers granted to the council within the law of the Council of Oman.
The two sides discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially in legislation and means of developing them.
The meeting was attended by the Majlis Ash'shura’s Vice Chairman Said Hamad Al Sa’adi, Secretary General Shaikh Ahmed Mohammed al Nadabi, several members of the council and Ambassador of Egypt to Oman.
As part of his visit, the Egyptian Foreign Minister and his delegation toured the council’s halls and facilities ad they viewed its latest technologies. - ONA
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