The United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman issued a joint statement at the conclusion of a two-day state visit by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, to the United Arab Emirates.
Below is the text of the statement:
As an extension of the bonds of brotherhood and consolidation of the close historical ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman, and as an embodiment of the prosperous cooperation relations that bring together the two countries and their brotherly peoples, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq the Great – Sultan of Oman, “may God protect and preserve him,” made a state visit to the United Arab Emirates at the head of a delegation. At a high level, in response to the kind invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – President of the UAE, “may God protect him,” on Monday and Tuesday, Shawwal 13 and 14, 1445 AH, corresponding to April 22 and 23, 2024 AD.
During the visit, discussions were held in the spirit of brotherhood and solidarity, which confirmed the results of the state visit made by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Sultanate of Oman in September 2022, and inaugurated a new phase of cooperation and fruitful strategic partnership between the two countries in all fields.
The two leaders also discussed regional and international developments of common interest and exchanged views on them. They stressed strengthening coordination in their positions in a way that serves common interests and strengthens the foundations of stability and security in the region, affirming their positions calling for stability, security, prosperity and development for all countries and peoples of the region and the entire world.
Regarding regional affairs, and in the context of the developments taking place in the region, the two sides called on the regional parties to exercise the utmost levels of self-restraint to spare the region and its peoples from the risks of escalation and instability, stressing their position calling for adherence to international laws and resolving differences through diplomacy and dialogue, and renewing their demands on the United Nations and the UN Security Council. To carry out their responsibilities to promote international peace and security.
Regarding bilateral economic and investment matters, the two leaders praised the efforts made by the competent authorities in both countries to enhance bilateral cooperation, and stressed the importance of stimulating and encouraging the public and private sectors to develop and diversify trade and investment exchange, and establishing strategic partnerships that meet the aspirations of the peoples of the two countries, and enhance the prospects for comprehensive cooperation towards the future.
At the conclusion of the visit, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, “may God protect and preserve him,” expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, “may God protect him,” and to the government and the brotherly Emirati people for their warm reception and generous hospitality, wishing the United Arab Emirates continued progress and prosperity.
For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – President of the United Arab Emirates, may God protect him, expressed his best wishes for further prosperity and prosperity to the Sultanate of Oman and the brotherly Omani people.
The UAE and Oman exchange investment partnerships worth 129 billion dirhams to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors
#UAE #Oman…joint #statement