Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic held a strategic dialogue session between the foreign ministries of the two countries.

During the session, which was held at the Foreign Ministry’s premises here today, the Omani said was chaired by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary 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 the 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.