Boost to ties with Kenya

MUSCAT: State Council Chairman Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri received Issa Abdullah al Tamami, Governor of Lamu, Kenya, and his accompanying delegation at the Council premises.

The Chairman warmly welcomed the visitors, wished them a pleasant stay, and hoped the visit would accomplish the desired objectives.

He praised the good relations that link the Sultanate and Kenya, particularly political, cultural and economic.

He further said, “Oman has close historical and cultural linkages with Kenya. Such mutual visits contribute substantially to strengthen these relationships and expand the avenues of cooperation and benefit the common interests of people of these two friendly countries.”

Dr Al Mantheri highlighted the role of the Council of Oman in the consolidation of state institutions in the Sultanate by carrying out its functions and its vested legislative and oversight powers.

On his part, Issa extended his appreciation for the warm welcome. He hoped the cooperation would reach newer heights and enable boosting of ties.

He noted the depth of relations between the two friendly countries, and reaffirmed their keenness to advance it and stated that many commonalities exist between the two friendly nations.

He commended the highly dynamic role of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos in establishing peace and stability in the region and admired the progress achieved by the Sultanate, which is evident from the visible and tangible development in all areas.

Dr Al Shaikh al Khattab Ghalib Ali al Hinai, Vice Chairman of the Council, few of the honourable members and Dr Hamad bin Mohammed al Dhoyani, Chairman of the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA), also attended the meeting.