MUSCAT (SUNA) – Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed visited the College of Banking and Financial Studies in Muscat, accompanied by Sudan’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Issam Awad Mutawalli. He was received by the college’s Dean, Dr. Zahran Al-Salti, the deputy deans and a number of officials. The visit took place as part of the minister’s trip to the sisterly Sultanate of Oman. During the visit, the minister and his accompanying delegation reviewed the academic, professional and training programs offered by the college, as well as its efforts to prepare and qualify specialized professionals and develop human resources in the banking and financial sectors. They also learned about the college’s role in advancing education and vocational training and keeping pace with the evolving needs of the financial and banking industries. The visit also included discussions on prospects for cooperation and the exchange of expertise in areas of mutual interest. These efforts aim to benefit from Oman’s experience in banking and financial education and training, while opening new avenues for cooperation in capacity-building and the development of Sudanese professionals. Such cooperation would support Sudan’s efforts to develop its financial and banking sector and strengthen its ability to meet the requirements of economic recovery and reconstruction. The visit comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation between the Republic of Sudan and the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, expanding opportunities for exchanging expertise, and benefiting from institutional experience in human resource development and improving the efficiency of financial and banking institutions.BH/BH