Oman,
FAO Hold Session of Talks

Muscat,
26 Feb 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO), held a session of talks today.

The
session discussed several topics of mutual interest, most notably the
development of modern agricultural technologies, efficient water resource
management, and the enhancement of aquaculture. The talks also focused on
supporting innovation and investment in the agricultural, livestock, and
fisheries sectors to increase added value and improve production efficiency.

The
session was chaired by Dr. Saud Hamad Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Water Resources, and by Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The
two sides explored opportunities for implementing joint programs and
initiatives in the fields of scientific research, knowledge transfer, and
capacity building, in alignment with global trends toward achieving food
security and sustainable development.

The
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources emphasized the depth of
the relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the FAO, noting the continuous
development across various sectors, particularly agriculture, fisheries, and
water resources. He expressed Oman’s aspiration to expand the horizons of joint
cooperation to contribute to enhancing agricultural and livestock production,
achieving sustainability, and supporting the food security system.

For
his part, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
praised the comprehensive developmental renaissance witnessed by the Sultanate
of Oman across various sectors under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan
Haitham bin Tarik. He affirmed the organization’s commitment to strengthening
its partnership with Oman and supporting its efforts to achieve food security
and sustainability.

The
session was attended by undersecretaries of the ministry, several ministry
officials, the FAO Representative to the Sultanate of Oman, and a number of
officials from the organization.

—Ends/AG