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State Council Chairman receives participants of panel discussion on late Sultan Qaboos

HE. Dr. Yahya Bin Mahfoudh al-Manthri, Chairman of the State Council received in his office on Thursday several intellectuals participating in the dialogue session (Media Dialogue Council) dedicated to the late Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed bin Taymur – at 25th Edition of the Muscat International Book Festival, being held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
 

The Council Chairman stressed that the late Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed bin Taymour established the solid rules for the modern Omani renaissance, and led its march for nearly 50 years with a sound vision and enlightened thinking.
 
Pointing out to the Muscat International Book Exhibition, he added that it is an honour to feature prominently in its cultural program that highlights the vision behind the blessed renaissance that the late His Majesty built.
 
His Excellency pointed out that the Royal speech of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has set priorities for national action for the next stage in all areas. This includes strengthening governance, developing education with a focus on technology, innovation and scientific research, and that the national economy is characterized by economic diversification, activating the role of the private sector, caring for the youth, empowering women, and maintaining Oman's leading role and mission to spread peace in the world.  
 
The Council Chairman added that the Council of Oman, like other state institutions, would put these directives at the forefront of its work in the coming period, especially with regard to the modernization of the legislative system.
 
Further on, he briefed the delegation about the State Council, its role in national work, its legislative and supervisory powers, praised the active presence of women in the Council and expressed his confidence that the Council of Oman will further activate its role in keeping with the requirements of the next phase under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
 
For their part, the delegation members expressed their pride in participating in the dialogue session on the late Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed bin Taymour, stressing that the great feats and great achievements of the late Sultan are  immortalised, and wished further progress and prosperity to Oman under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
 
The meeting was attended by Ali Bin Khalfan Al-Jabri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information.