City
Epaper

Saudi King, Oman Sultan hold negotiation session

By IANS | Updated: July 12, 2021 12:10 IST

Riyadh, July 12 Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and visiting Sultan of Oman Haitham bin ...

Open in App

Riyadh, July 12 Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and visiting Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq held a negotiation session in the planned cross-border city of Neom, according to state media.

In a report, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said that during the session on Sunday, the two leaders reviewed ties and cooperation in various sectors between the two countries.

The session was held following the Sultan's arrival to the Kingdom earlier in the day on an invitation by King Salman, reports Xinhua news agency.

This is the first visit by an Omani leader in more than a decade.

The two-day visit aims to strengthen relations and cooperation in various fields for the interest and steady progress of the peoples of the two countries, the SPA report highlighted.

Following the session, the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a Coordination Council over the countries' stances in various issues.

Also in the day, the two country's Commerce Ministers also met to discuss ways to promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Saudi ArabiaSaudi Press AgencyXinhuaKing SalmanRiyadhKingdom of saudi arabia
Open in App

Related Stories

LifestyleWhen Is Bakra Eid In India, May 27 Or 28? Crescent Moon Of Dhul Hijjah 1447 Sighted In Saudi Arabia But Not In India

InternationalSaudi Arabia Suspended US Access to Military Bases Amid Strait of Hormuz Operation: Report

National16 People, One Washroom: AAP's Sanjay Singh Shares Video of Hajj Committee's Azizia Facility for Indian Haj Pilgrims

InternationalMissile Alerts in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Israel Despite US–Iran Ceasefire Announcement

FootballNAS 5–2 NAJ: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Double After Injury Return in Saudi Pro League 2026 (Watch Videos)

Politics Realted Stories

PoliticsCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM Modi over rising fuel, fertiliser prices

Politics"Preparing consumers for regular hikes": BRS' Ravula Sridhar Reddy slams Centre as petrol, diesel prices jump twice in a week

Politics"We expect action against police officers involved": Keralam MLA Thomas on new SIT to probe 2023 attacks against Congress workers under Vijayan Govt

Politics"Milk out of reach": RJD MP Manoj Jha slams Centre over fuel price hike

PoliticsAshok Gehlot slams Rajasthan govt, alleges petrol, diesel and LPG shortage; accuses state of misleading public