Omani-French
Business Council Reviews Joint Investment Opportunities

Muscat,
8 Oct (ONA) — The Omani-French Joint Business Council, during its meeting
today at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) headquarters,
reviewed joint investment opportunities and the future work plan to enhance
economic cooperation between the private sectors in the Sultanate of Oman and
the French Republic.

The
meeting was attended by Nabil Hajlaoui, Ambassador of the French Republic to
the Sultanate of Oman.

The
meeting was chaired by Jameel Ali Sultan, Head of the Omani Side of the
Council.

Discussions
covered the Council’s strategic objectives, governance rules, resource
requirements, and targeted events relevant to the Council’s activities.

Nabil
Hajlaoui, the French Ambassador, affirmed that the Omani-French Business
Council meeting represents an important step in strengthening the economic
relations between our two friendly countries and an opportunity to identify new
areas for joint cooperation between private sector institutions.

He
added that the Embassy works to support French companies interested in
investing in the Omani market, and “we also encourage Omani companies to
expand into the French market and benefit from the advanced expertise and
technologies that France possesses. Through this Council, we look forward to
transforming economic relations into practical partnerships and tangible
projects that benefit both friendly countries and peoples.”

For
his part, Jameel Ali Sultan, Head of the Omani Side of the Council, explained
that the meeting is a continuation of the fruitful cooperation between the
Omani and French sides and represents an important opportunity to set
priorities for joint work during the next phase. He noted that the focus was on
setting clear strategic goals for the Council, enhancing governance mechanisms,
and identifying economic events that contribute to developing commercial and
investment relations between the two friendly countries.

—Ends/AG