UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq discussed Monday strengthening the fraternal relations and cooperation between their countries to serve mutual interests and meet the aspirations of their peoples.
At the beginning of the meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammad in Zayed welcomed Sultan Haitham and the accompanying delegation to his second home among his family in the UAE, the UAE news agency (WAM) reported.
He said that these meetings aim to further foster prosperity in the UAE and Oman, expressing his confidence that Sultan Haitham’s visit represents a strong boost to bilateral relations that will bring growth and development to the two peoples.
The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations, especially cooperation 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.
The meeting also addresse
d joint Gulf action in light of the challenges the region is witnessing and highlighted its importance in achieving the mutual interests of Gulf Cooperation Council countries and their peoples while bolstering regional security and stability.
The two sides discussed several regional and international issues of common interest, most notably developments in the Middle East and efforts to defuse tensions and prevent escalation, as this entails a serious threat to security and stability.
They also addressed the importance of self-restraint and prioritizing the voice of wisdom to spare the region from new crises that affect all and hinder cooperation and development for the benefit of its peoples.
The UAE President stressed that relations between the UAE and Oman are historical and characterized by a unique social and cultural fabric distinguished by close family ties, good neighborliness, and effective cooperation and integration.
He underscored his confidence that the social cohesion between the UAE and Oman
represents a firm foundation upon which the two countries can continue to build exemplary relations that serve mutual interests and achieve the aspirations of their peoples for progress and prosperity.
He noted that economic relations are an important and supportive path for bilateral cooperation and have witnessed continuous development over the years, culminating in various economic and strategic partnerships in many fields. Sheikh Mohammad added that the UAE and Oman maintain ambitions to continue exploring and developing economic opportunities for the benefit of the two countries and peoples.
He stressed that joint Gulf action will remain an impenetrable fortress in the face of regional and global developments and challenges.
He noted that the UAE believes in the principle of collective action and solidarity in a way that preserves the interests of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, enhances its regional and international role, meets the aspirations of its peoples for continued progress and prosperity
, and supports regional and global peace and stability.
For his part, Sultan Haitham expressed his pleasure at visiting the UAE and affirmed his appreciation to Sheikh Mohammad and the government and people of the UAE for their warm reception and generous hospitality.
He expressed his satisfaction with the constructive strategic partnership between Oman and the UAE, which represents a new and promising chapter launched during the visit of Sheikh Mohammad to the Sultanate of Oman, in addition to the resulting strategic investment projects and close cooperation in various fields.
He lauded the role of both countries’ officials in achieving a shared vision of cooperation on the ground by beginning to implement joint projects in strategic sectors, especially in the renewable energy field, and launching a railway project to connect the Sultanate of Oman to the UAE train network, in addition to strengthening electrical interconnectivity, among other initiatives.
He stressed that the ties of good neighborliness
and common history between the two countries merit commendation, noting his aspiration to advance towards a future defined by broader cooperation in various fields, which contributes to the growth of both countries’ economies and the fulfilment of the aspirations of their peoples.
Source: Kuwait News Agency