Qatari-Omani Joint Committee Explores Economic And Investment Cooperation

Muscat: The Qatari-Omani Joint Committee held its 24th session meetings in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, over two days.

The Qatari side was headed by Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, while the Omani side was headed by Minister of Finance H E Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi.

During the meetings, the committee discussed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation between the two fraternal countries, foremost among which were economic, commercial, investment, and development cooperation.

The discussions also addressed ways to further strengthen the partnership in a manner that serves mutual interests and contributes to advancing joint Gulf cooperation.

In this context, the Minister of Finance emphasized the importance of these meetings and their role in advancing bilateral relations, saying:“The meetings of the Joint Committee reflect the depth of relations between our two countries and serve as an important platform to strengthen economic and investment cooperation, develop practical partnerships, support Gulf integration, and open broader horizons for sustainable development across various sectors.”

In turn, the Minister of Finance of the Sultanate of Oman said:“This Joint Committee represents an exemplary model of bilateral cooperation, at a time when there is a growing need to enhance joint efforts to achieve progress, prosperity, and sustainable economic and social development for our two fraternal peoples.”

The committee also followed up on the progress of a number of joint projects and considered a set of initiatives and proposals aimed at enhancing cooperation in the sectors of agriculture, telecommunications, transport, tourism, banking services, and education, in addition to exploring investment opportunities available in both countries.

The Qatari-Omani Joint Committee held its first meeting in Doha in April 1995, and its sessions have since continued alternately between the two countries, thereby reinforcing the path of joint cooperation and coordination.

Separately, Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari also met with Minister of Finance of the Sultanate of Oman, H E Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi on the sidelines of the 24th session of the Qatar-Oman Joint Committee held in Muscat.

The meeting focused on bilateral relations between the two countries in the economic, trade and investment fields and means to enhance them, in addition to discussing aspects of joint cooperation.

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