Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, on Tuesday held a phone call with Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to discuss the latest developments in bilateral cooperation.
Economic and Trade Discussions
During this call, the two ministers exchanged views on developing cooperation and partnerships, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, and tourism. They also reviewed investment projects and logistics and transportation services that could help turn existing opportunities into projects that enrich the interests of both countries.
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Discussions with Russia
Subsequently, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi contacted Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, to discuss a number of cooperative relations. These discussions were in line with current regional and international developments and examined various aspects of bilateral cooperation.
The development of relations between Oman and Uzbekistan is considered an important trend in Oman's foreign policy that could help strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries. Given the geographical and economic positions of both countries, this cooperation could lead to achieving common goals and increasing the level of community welfare in both countries.
On the other hand, engagement with Russia is also seen as a key element in Oman's foreign policy. These countries need closer cooperation in light of the challenges and opportunities present globally to achieve their economic and political objectives.
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