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SEZAD and OCCI Chairman explore investment and trade ties with Pakistani Friendship Committee

H.E. Yahya bin Said al Jabri, Board Chairman of the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD), on Tuesday received Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi, head of the Pakistani side of the Omani-Pakistani Friendship Committee, and his accompanying delegation.
Al Jabri, pointing out the strong relations between the Sultanate and Pakistan, expressed the Sultanate’s keenness to develop economic and trade relations between the two countries, especially in economic and industrial zones.
 
He highlighted the prospects of bilateral cooperation in these areas as both countries have diverse potential and investment opportunities.
During the meeting, Saleh bin Hamoud al-Hassani, General Manager of Investors Services, delivered a visual presentation displaying the importance of the strategic location of the region, its advantages and incentives to encourage investors, as well as reviewed the most prominent investment projects implemented in the region.
Hon.Eng.Majid bin Said Al Rawahi, Head of the Omani side of the Omani-Pakistani Friendship Committee, Hon.Mahfoodh Hamood Mohamed Al- Wahaibi,Council member, H.E. Ali Jawed, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Sultanate of Oman were present at the meeting.
 
H.E. Qais bin Mohammed al-Yousef, Chairman of   Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) received Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi and his delegation.
The OCCI Chairman stressed the importance of developing cooperation in the economic, commercial and investment arenas, besides the need to strengthen relations between the private sectors of both the countries.
For his part, Senator Mir Kabir Ahmed Shahi praised the comprehensive development of the Sultanate in various fields and highlighted Pakistan’s investment potential, especially in the field of industry and mining.
The OCCI Chairman stressed that mutual visits contribute to optimization of investment opportunities and will help to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two countries through the development of partnership between the Omani private sector and its Pakistani counterpart   by mobilizing investment opportunities and the provision of facilities necessary to owners and holders of businesses in both countries.
Hon.Mahfoodh Hamood Mohamed Al-Wahaibi, member of the Omani side of the Parliamentary Friendship committee between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan and H.E. Ali Jawed, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Sultanate of Oman were present at the meeting.
 
Pakistani delegation visits prominent landmarks
The Pakistani delegation visited the National Museum and were briefed about the museum, which is a prominent cultural edifice in the Sultanate, dedicated to highlighting the treasures of the cultural heritage of Oman.