Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, convened for an official discussion at Al Alam Palace today.
At the beginning of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan warmly welcomed Sheikh Tamim and his delegation, expressing his pleasure regarding their visit and wishing them a pleasant stay in Oman.
In response, Sheikh Tamim conveyed his sincere gratitude to His Majesty the Sultan for the generous welcome and hospitality extended to him and his team.
The discussions focused on the cooperative, understanding, and fraternal relations between the two nations, as well as potential areas for partnership and investment. They explored opportunities to enhance these relations and expand collaboration across various sectors, aiming to strengthen the economies of both countries and fulfill the aspirations of their citizens.
Additionally, the two leaders shared insights on the current global situation and its potential impacts on the region, while also considering avenues for fostering regional and international peace, security, and stability.
The official talks were represented on the Omani side by HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers; HH Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan; HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs; HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth; Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court; Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu'mani, Minister of the Royal Office; Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior; Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister; Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance; Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Oufi, Head of the Private Office; Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority; and Sayyid Ammar bin Abdullah Al Busaidi, Ambassador of Oman to Qatar.
On the Qatari side, the delegation included Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs; Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee; Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Chief of the Amiri Diwan; Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance and Head of the Omani-Qatari Joint Committee; Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Culture; Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth; Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry; Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Saad bin Nasser Al Kaabi, Director of the Department of Studies and Research at the Amiri Diwan; Mohammed bin Saif Al Sowaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Investment Authority; Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al Thani, Ambassador of Qatar to Oman; and Ambassador Abdulla bin Saif Al Mansouri, Director of the GCC Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
