Oman,
Lebanon Discuss Boosting Trade and Investment Cooperation

Muscat,
21 Aug (ONA) — Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and
Investment Promotion, held a video conference today with Dr. Amer Bisat, Lebanon’s
Minister of Economy and Trade,.

The
meeting focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation and exploring
new avenues for partnership between the two nations. Both ministers reviewed
opportunities for collaboration in several key areas, including boosting
investments, developing industries, and leveraging their strategic locations
through the logistics sector.

They
also discussed the feasibility of launching a direct flight route between
Muscat and Beirut, which would positively impact tourism and trade exchange.
The meeting further touched upon a proposal to organize an Omani-Lebanese
economic forum and an accompanying exhibition for Lebanese industries.

Both
sides emphasized the importance of elevating economic cooperation to broader
levels and working together to establish strategic partnerships that achieve
sustainable development.

The
meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Saidi, Oman’s ambassador to Lebanon,
along with several officials from both countries.

—Ends/AG