Oman, Jordan Sign 7 MoUs to Promote Economy, Exchange Investment

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein held the second round of talks at Al-Alam Palace on Tuesday in the presence of their spouses (ONA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein held the second round of talks at Al-Alam Palace on Tuesday in the presence of their spouses (ONA)
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Oman, Jordan Sign 7 MoUs to Promote Economy, Exchange Investment

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein held the second round of talks at Al-Alam Palace on Tuesday in the presence of their spouses (ONA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein held the second round of talks at Al-Alam Palace on Tuesday in the presence of their spouses (ONA)

The Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik and Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein held a second round of talks at Al-Alam Palace on Wednesday before the Jordanian monarch concluded his two-day visit to Muscat.

Oman and Jordan signed seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and two executive programs in the areas of industries, competition protection, anti-monopoly, mining, labor, historical documentation, document and archive management, information exchange, supervision of the insurance sector, consumer protection, higher education, scientific research, innovation, and cooperation in the tourism sector.

The agreements were signed by Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad al-Busaidi and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.

At the signing ceremony, al-Busaidi underscored “the pivotal role of the private sector” in forging partnerships in the investment fields in light of promising opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

For his part, Safadi said that the signing of memoranda of understanding and executive programs between Jordan and Oman reflects the keenness of the leaders of the two countries to take practical steps towards consolidating cooperation.

Meanwhile, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al-Said discussed on Wednesday ties with Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on the sidelines of the King’s official visit to the Sultanate.

The two sides expressed their keenness on exploring prospects of cooperation in various fields.

They also reviewed several regional and international matters and touched on the efforts exerted to spread peace and stability in the region, according to Oman’s news agency, ONA.

The Jordanian Prime Minister reiterated the positive impact of the King's visit to Oman in terms of exchanging views on various matters of common interest.



Saudi Arabia Reiterates Need to Reach Just Solution to Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Need to Reach Just Solution to Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its welcoming of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on Israel’s policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories and the court’s confirmation of the illegality of the Israeli presence in the territories over the past 57 years.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The government renewed the Kingdom’s position on the need for practical and credible steps to be taken to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict according to the 2002 Arab peace initiative and international resolutions.

The cabinet was briefed on the telephone talks held between Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

The calls focused on joint relations and ways to boost and develop them.

The cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments and Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to end the war on Gaza and support peace in Yemen to achieve regional security and stability.

It urged the international community, particularly active and influential parties, to assume its responsibilities and stop tensions in the region.

At the domestic level, the cabinet reviewed the latest economic developments and key indicators, including the stabilization of inflation in recent months due to the robustness of the Kingdom's economy and the effective measures and policies implemented to address the ramifications of rising global prices.