Oman, Qatar Emphasize Importance of GCC in Enhancing Regional Security

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik, in Doha on Tuesday. (Omani news agency)
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik, in Doha on Tuesday. (Omani news agency)
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Oman, Qatar Emphasize Importance of GCC in Enhancing Regional Security

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik, in Doha on Tuesday. (Omani news agency)
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik, in Doha on Tuesday. (Omani news agency)

Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman affirmed the importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in enhancing the security and stability of the region, as well as their keenness to advance bilateral relations and strengthen economic and military cooperation.

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik concluded on Tuesday a two-day state visit to Doha, where he met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The two officials held extensive talks that reviewed means to develop bilateral relations and exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues.

The Qatar News Agency (QNA) said that the discussions reflected the depth of bilateral relations.

A joint statement was issued on Tuesday, underlining the “necessity of strengthening consultation and coordination of positions at the bilateral level and in various regional and international forums, in order to serve Arab and Islamic affairs, support just humanitarian causes, mainly the Palestinian cause, and enhance security and stability in the Middle East and the world.”

The statement added that the Sultan of Oman and the Emir of Qatar emphasized “the distinguished relations of cooperation and partnership that bring the two countries together in all fields, as well as their common desire to cooperate in clean energy and exchange expertise to curb climate change.”

The two sides stressed that the real and diverse opportunities in the two countries constitute a solid basis for strengthening relations, increasing investment opportunities, establishing partnerships, and implementing value-added projects in many sectors, as well as raising and diversifying the volume of trade exchange, and promoting the role of the private sector in order to achieve common interests, the statement said.

It also noted that the two countries signed agreements on military cooperation and the avoidance of double taxation, in addition to cooperation agreements on investment and hospitality and a memorandum of understanding on labor and human resource development.



Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Russian President over Plane Crash Victims

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
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Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Russian President over Plane Crash Victims

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

The Saudi leadership offered condolences to the President of Russia over the victims of a passenger plane crash in Amur Region in eastern Russia that killed everyone on board, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He expressed his deepest condolences to the president, the Russian people, and the families of the deceased.

In a separate cable Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, extended his condolences and deepest sorrow to Putin, the Russian people, and the families of the deceased.