Manama, October 25 (BNA) At the invitation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, visited the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 24-25. 2022.
In a fraternal atmosphere that embodies the depth of the distinguished and long-term relations between the two countries and peoples, official talks were held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Sultan of Oman, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The two sides discussed the strong brotherly relations that bind the two countries to each other, areas of bilateral cooperation and ways to develop and expand them to achieve their common goals and interests and meet the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples.
The two sides stressed the importance of continuing to develop joint cooperation in all fields, especially in the economic, trade and investment fields, while continuing to diversify cooperation in various fields, and to continue expanding and developing cooperation between the private sector in the two countries. Exchanging trade delegations and increasing the volume of trade balance for the benefit of the two brotherly countries and peoples.
In this context, the two sides praised the outstanding work of the Bahraini-Omani Joint Ministerial Committee in consolidating brotherly relations between the two countries, and its constructive role in developing bilateral cooperation in various fields of common interest, stressing the importance of strengthening and expanding their cooperation to serve the interests of the two countries and peoples.
The two sides expressed their pride in the two countries’ signing of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding and executive programs in various fields that would contribute to advancing joint cooperation towards the goals of the two countries and peoples and strengthening their long-term relations.
In line with the vision of the wise leadership of both countries to maximize the volume of investments and expand bilateral trade between the two brotherly countries, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an agreement to establish the Bahrain-Oman Investment Company as a basis for investment and to build on it in various fields to achieve greater partnerships and productive business between private sector institutions.
The two sides discussed the course of joint Gulf action and the efforts made by the GCC states to enhance cooperation and joint Gulf integration. They stressed the need to work on the cohesion of the Gulf Cooperation Council and to affirm the unity of its countries and peoples to face all current challenges. They stressed the importance of continuing efforts to achieve the aspirations of member states and their peoples towards greater solidarity, integration and joint action to achieve Gulf economic unity.
The two sides looked forward to the results of the thirty-first Arab summit that will be held in Algeria at the beginning of November, which will enhance joint Arab action, protect Arab national security and achieve the aspirations of Arab peoples for security, development and prosperity. .
The two sides discussed the latest developments on the regional and international arenas, stressing the importance of cooperation and coordination between the two countries in regional and international organizations and forums to serve their common interests and enhance efforts to consolidate regional security and stability. and maintaining international peace and security.
The two sides expressed their keenness to enhance efforts to consolidate the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among the countries of the world, and to enhance dialogue, understanding and cooperation to resolve differences by peaceful means, in order to achieve security, peace and prosperity. peoples of the world in compliance with the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations and international law.
They stressed the need to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue that meets the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, through the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the two-state solution, and related resolutions. International legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.
The two sides also stressed the importance of continuing the efforts of the United Nations to achieve a permanent truce in the Republic of Yemen, and to reach a political solution to the Yemeni crisis, according to the approved international references, and in a manner that guarantees the achievement of the permanent truce. Yemen’s security and stability, and achieve the aspirations of its people for security, stability and development.
The two sides expressed their interest in joint work and coordination to maintain regional security and enhance cooperation to protect freedom of navigation and international trade, combat terrorism and its financing, and combat extremist ideology.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, expressed his gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the generous hospitality and good reception, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity under his rule. The wise leadership of His Majesty the King. His Majesty the Sultan extended an invitation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to visit the Sultanate of Oman, an invitation that was warmly welcomed by His Majesty the King of Bahrain.