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Saudi Foreign Ministry, AGFUND Sign Cooperation Memorandum

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signs the cooperation memorandum with AGFUND. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signs the cooperation memorandum with AGFUND. SPA
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Saudi Foreign Ministry, AGFUND Sign Cooperation Memorandum

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signs the cooperation memorandum with AGFUND. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signs the cooperation memorandum with AGFUND. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) President of the Board of Directors.

During the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday, a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) was signed between the Foreign Ministry and AGFUND.

The MoC aims to strengthen joint efforts with regional and international organizations, including the UN, and provide a cooperative framework for implementing development activities in a way that contributes to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

The MoC also aims to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in many areas, including financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, e-learning, early childhood, and civil society.

The MoC signing was attended by Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman AlRassi and AGFUND CEO Dr. Nasser Al-Qahtani.

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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)

Oman and Bahrain held expanded talks this week aimed at bolstering their strong bilateral relations and widening their partnership.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq received Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss opportunities to develop their economic and investment partnership.

They stressed the importance of encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify their fields to meet the aspirations of their people and countries. They also welcomed the establishment of the Omani-Bahraini Investment Company.

King Hamad was in Oman at the head of a senior delegation on January 14 and 15.

The leaders praised the growth of the historic relations between their countries.

They hailed the success of the Omani-Bahraini business council and its role in boosting bilateral cooperation and execution of joint projects that meet their countries’ aspirations.

King Hamad and Sultan Haitham discussed the work of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its success in boosting collective work. They hoped to deepen cooperation and integration between its countries.

They reviewed regional and international developments, underscoring the importance of resolving crises and disputes through peaceful means and bolstering dialogue and international cooperation.

Oman and Bahrain signed 25 agreements and memoranda of understanding during King Hamad’s visit. They covered double taxation, endowments, zakat, meteorology, the stock market, health, media, scientific and educational cooperation, investment opportunities, food security, agricultural production and development and other issues.