Oman-Turkey trade crosses $309 m

In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), Mehmet Simsek (pictured) said that the meeting discussed means of developing trade and investment between Turkey and the Sultanate, which he described as “an important country in the region and a key partner”. Affirming that the two countries have distinguished economic relations, he said that the Sultanate is known for its strategic location overlooking many international markets, such as Asia, Africa and that it has high quality infrastructure.

He added that the meeting provides an ideal platform for bringing Omani businessmen and their Turkish counterparts to share experiences in all fields. The Turkish guest pointed out that 20 businessmen will arrive in the Sultanate later to explore business opportunities with their Omani counterparts. He noted that the Omani side has presented several investment opportunities in which the Turkish side can take part in economic zones in the Sultanate, and that they will consider them seriously.

He also expressed his admiration of the free zones in the Sultanate and described the Special Economic Zone in Duqm as “a hub for investment.” Al Jabri said that the meeting translates the distinguished bilateral relations and contributes in enhancing avenues of economic relations between the two countries.

He pointed out that the meetings complete the efforts made by the previous committees,. explore avenues of cooperationA in all fields that serve both countries, help in sharing experiences and augmenting the bilateral relations.