MUSCAT — His Majesty King Abdullah and
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman on Tuesday reaffirmed pride in the strength of
the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples, expressing keenness
to bolster bilateral relations across all fields.
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At expanded talks held at Al
Alam Palace in Muscat, the two leaders agreed to advance economic cooperation
between the two countries, especially in trade, investment, and industry,
according to a Royal Court statement.
During the meeting, attended by
HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the two leaders stressed the need to step up trade
exchange between the two countries and called for the Oman-Jordan Joint
Committee to reconvene after the Royal visit.
Discussions also focused on the
importance of bolstering cooperation between the private sectors in the two
countries, and maintaining coordination and consultation on various issues of
mutual concern, especially on food security and energy.
King Abdullah expressed
appreciation for Oman’s position and continuous efforts to bolster security and
stability in the region.
The meeting, attended by a
number of senior officials on both sides, covered recent regional and
international developments.
His Majesty emphasized the
centrality of the Palestinian cause, the importance of supporting the
Palestinians as they seek their just and legitimate rights, and the need to
achieve just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.
Discussions also touched on the
importance of reaching political solutions to regional crises, in order to
restore security and stability to the region and its peoples.
For his part, Sultan Haitham
welcomed His Majesty and the accompanying delegation to Oman, highlighting the
deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples.
Earlier, His Majesty was
accorded an official welcoming ceremony upon arrival at Al Alam Palace.
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