Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Oman- H E Dr Mantheri receives Pakistani delegation


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- H E Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri, Chairman of the State Council, on Monday received a delegation representing the Pakistani side of the Omani-Pakistani Friendship Committee between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan led by senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi.

He welcomed the delegation and underlined the aim of the committee to enhance cooperation and relations between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan in all fields.

As per a statement, high potential of the promising economic zones, as well as the strategic location of the two countries that facilitates the trade exchange between them, was also pointed out.

H E Dr Mantheri highlighted the importance of mutual visits between the two councils in strengthening parliamentary cooperation and referred to the visit of the president of the Senate to the sultanate last November, during which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two councils.

He appreciated the role of the friendship committees between the two councils in exchanging experiences in the field of parliamentary work, which contributes to the development of mechanisms for optimum results.

Senator Shahi expressed happiness regarding the visit to the sultanate, praised the development witnessed in all fields and the remarkable position it has achieved globally through sincere efforts.

Senator Shahi stressed that the distinguished relations between Oman and Pakistan are deeply rooted in history, and underscored his country's keenness to develop these relations, expand cooperation and enhance them in the commercial, educational, health and technological arenas to serve the interests of both countries.

Following the meeting, the delegation viewed a documentary film highlighting the evolution of the Shura march in the sultanate and the role of State Council in national action.

The meeting was attended by Dr Khalid bin Salem al Saidi, secretary general of the State Council, Hon Eng Majid bin Said al Rawahi, head of the Friendship Committee, and Hon Mahfoodh Hamood Mohamed al Wahaibi, council member.

The Parliamentary Friendship Committee between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan held a formal session of talks.

The Omani side was headed by Hon Eng Majid bin Said al Rawahi and the Pakistani side by Senator Shahi. Both sides reviewed varied aspects of cooperation and stressed on the role of the committee in urging efforts to enhance this cooperation in all fields.

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