Ref: 2024/PR/388
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, paid a courtesy call on His Highness Sayyed Asaad bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, as part of his ongoing official visit to Oman.
During the call, Minister Dr. Khaleel conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and the people of the Maldives to the esteemed leadership and people of Oman. His Highness also conveyed greetings from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to President Dr. Muizzu and the people of the Maldives. The Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi.
His Highness Sayyed Asaad bin Tariq Al-Said welcomed Minister Dr. Khaleel and reaffirmed Oman’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with the Maldives.
Minister Dr. Khaleel expressed appreciation for the strong and enduring ties between the Maldives and Oman and conveyed gratitude for Oman’s generous assistance to the Maldives over the years, especially during times of crises.
Minister Dr. Khaleel and the Deputy Prime Minister exchanged views on deepening economic cooperation in areas of mutual interest, in particular through investment, trade, tourism and fisheries which will elevate our bilateral partnership to new heights.
Minister Dr. Khaleel was accompanied by Dr. Hala Hameed, Secretary, Bilateral, Ms. Fathimath Naeema, Senior Under Secretary and Mr. Mohamed Shujau, Assistant Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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