Qatari-Omani Economic Talks Kick Off

Muscat, May 14 (QNA) - A round of talks kicked off at Oman's Ministry of Finance headquarters here Tuesday between HE Qatar's Minister of Economy and Finance Yousuf Hussain Kamal and Omani Minister Responsible for Financial Affairs Darweesh bin Ismael Al-Baloushi in the presence of Oman's Minister of Tourism Ahmad bin Nassir Al-Mahrazi, HE Qatar's Ambassador to Oman Abdullah Mohamed Al-Khater and Oman's Ambassador to Qatar Mohamed bin Nassir Al-Wahibi. The talks were attended by representatives from Qatari Diar company, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN) and Oman Investment Fund (OIF) in addition to a number of representatives from investment firms in both countries. The two sides addressed a range of topics related to the existing cooperation in the different investment areas, and means of developing them to serve the interests of the two countries and their peoples. The two sides watched a visual presentation on the important projects which both countries are intended to implement in the fields of tourism development, construction, marketing and industry. They agreed on holding joint meetings between representatives from corporates and investment funds in both countries to discuss the future joint projects. HE Yousuf Hussein Kamal affirmed Qatar's commitment to abide by the directives of the leaderships of the two countries which will positively reflect on both peoples. HE the Qatari Minister of Economy and Finance arrived in Muscat earlier Tuesday on a one-day visit, where he was welcomed upon arrival by the Omani Minister Responsible for Financial Affairs. (QNA)