Foreign Minister Meets Uzbek Counterpart in Tashkent

Tashkent, 24 Feb (ONA) —- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi,
Foreign Minister held a meeting today with Bakhtiyor Saidov, Foreign Minister
of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meeting took place within the context of Sayyid
Badr’s official visit to Uzbekistan.

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed aspects of
bilateral cooperation and means of promoting them in various fields. They expressed
their aspiration to boost cooperation in the economic, trade and investment
sectors, in addition to the fields of education, culture, tourism and renewable
energy.

The two sides also discussed
opportunities for cooperation in infrastructure and logistics, in a way that
enhances the economic partnership and achieves common interests. They also touched
on a set of regional and international issues of common interest, pointing to
the importance of enhancing consultation and coordination to back stability and
security and achieve sustainable development for all.

The meeting was attended by Sayyida Wafa Jabr Al Busaidi,
Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Uzbekistan and several
officials from both sides.

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