Omani-pakistani friendship panel seeks to enhance ties
MUSCAT: State Council Chairman Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri on Monday received the delegation representing the Pakistani side of the Omanipakistani Friendship Committee between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan led by Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi.
He underlined the aim of the committee to enhance cooperation and bilateral relations between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan in all fields.
The high potential of the economic zones, as well as the strategic location of the two countries that facilitates trade exchange between them, was also pointed out.
Dr Al Mantheri highlighted the importance of visits between the two councils in strengthening parliamentary cooperation and referred to the Senate President’s visit to the Sultanate in November last when a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed.
He appreciated the role of the friendship committees in exchanging experiences in parliamentary work, which contributes to the development of mechanisms for optimum results. Senator Mir Kabeer expressed happiness over the visit to the Sultanate, praised the development witnessed in all fields and the remarkable position it has achieved globally through sincere efforts.
He stressed the distinguished relations between Oman and Pakistan, which are deeply rooted in history, and expressed his country’s keenness to develop these relations, expand cooperation and enhance them in areas like commerce, education, health and technology to serve the interests of both countries.
Following the meeting, the delegation watched 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, Majid bin Said al Rawahi, Head of the Friendship Committee, and Mahfoodh Hamood Mohamed al Wahaibi, Council member. Also on Monday, the parliamentary friendship committee held a formal session of talks, participated by Omani and Pakistani delegations headed by Majid bin Said al Rawahi and Mir Kabeer Ahmed respectively.