Oman and France hold strategic dialogue session

A strategic dialogue session between the foreign ministries of Oman and France was held at the Foreign Ministry in Muscat today.

The Omani side was chaired by Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs, while the French side was chaired by Anne Gueguen, head of the Foreign Ministry’s Middle East and North Africa department.

The session reviewed the historical relations binding the two countries and ways to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy and investment. It also explored ways of expanding cultural and scientific exchanges towards wider horizons.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern. They underlined the importance of supporting all efforts that enhance the pillars of peace and stability.

The session was attended by a number of officials from both sides.

This is an unofficial English translation of the original Arabic text. To view the official Arabic text, click here.