MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic held a strategic dialogue session between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
The session was chaired from the Omani side by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs, while the French side was chaired by Anne Gueguen, Head of the Foreign Ministry’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Section.
The session reviewed historical relations binding the two countries and means of promoting bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy and investment. It also explored ways of enhancing the cultural and scientific exchange 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. – ONA
