By Staff Reporter
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, on Monday witnessed the announcement of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries to achieve further growth and prosperity as part of the state visit held by the Sultan of Oman to the UAE.
The agreements and memoranda announced by the two countries cover numerous areas, including investment, renewable energy, and sustainability, in addition to railways, technology, and education.
The announcement was attended by a number of Sheikhs, ministers and hig-ranking officials along with the delegation accompanying the Sultan of Oman.
Leaders hold talks
The two leaders discussed strengthening the fraternal relations and cooperation between the UAE and Oman to serve mutual interests and meet the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity in line with the deep-rooted and historical ties that unite the two countries and peoples. The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of common interest.
At the beginning of the meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, the President welcomed his brother, Sultan Haitham, and the accompanying delegation to his second home among his family in the UAE. His Highness said that these meetings aim to further foster prosperity in the UAE and Oman, expressing his confidence that the His Majesty’s visit represents a strong boost to bilateral relations that will bring growth and development to the two peoples.
The President and Sultan Haitham reviewed relations between the two countries, especially in the economic, investment, and trade areas, which have witnessed significant advancement in recent years in a way that serves developmental priorities and enhances the prosperity of the two countries.