(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Bait al Barakah,on Tuesday.
At the beginning of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan praised and thanked Almighty God for the riches with which he has endowed Oman, praying to the Almighty that these riches may continue to prevail.
His Majesty the Sultan congratulated citizens, residents and the Islamic nation on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, hoping that it will be a month of bounty and blessings for all.
Then His Majesty the Sultan reviewed local, regional and international issues.
On the domestic front, His Majesty the Sultan expressed satisfaction with the achievements of the country's overall development, citing the good rate of growth that takes into account economic and social aspects and the efforts exerted by the government and the state's institutions in maintaining the services rendered to citizens.
His Majesty the Sultan also commended the efforts being made to support policies of economic diversification, which achieved a suitable progress within the current period.
His Majesty the Sultan thanked citizens for their cooperation in making development programmes and plans a success, despite the unfavourable conditions being experienced by the world today.
His Majesty the Sultan also hailed the significant role of Omani youth and underscored the need to encourage them, support their capabilities and upgrade their level of training to enable them to benefit from available opportunities.
In particular, His Majesty the Sultan gave directives to accord more attention to the tourism sector and other sectors of economic potential, considering them as sources of investments that are capable of achieving a tangible return to the national income.
His Majesty the Sultan also underlined the importance of supporting efforts of project implementation and partnership with the private sector aimed at setting up new production projects that enhance sustainable development.
In his review of regional and international issues, His Majesty the Sultan reaffirmed that the sultanate will continue to support regional and international efforts aimed at rapprochement of views and reinforcement of understanding while dealing with issues in a manner that guarantees the security and stability of nations.
At the end of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan touched upon issues of concern to citizens and directed all state institutions to continue exerting efforts to achieve the desired goals.
His Majesty the Sultan wished success to all in the march to sustain the prosperity of Oman and its people.
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