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State Council Chairman receives Pakistani Friendship Committee delegation

The State Council Chairman , H.E. Dr. Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al-Manthri, received today  the delegation representing the Pakistani side of the Omani-Pakistani Friendship Committee between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan led by Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi.
He underlined the aim of the committee to enhance cooperation and bilateral relations between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan in all fields.
The high potential of the promising economic zones, as well as the strategic location of the two countries that facilitates the trade exchange between them, was also pointed out.
Adding further, he highlighted the importance of mutual visits between the two councils in strengthening parliamentary cooperation and referred to the visit of the President of the Senate to the Sultanate last November when a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed. 
He appreciated the role of the Friendship committees between the two councils in exchanging experiences in the field of parliamentary work, which contributes to the development of mechanisms for optimum results.

Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi expressed happiness regarding the visit to the Sultanate, praised the development witnessed in all fields and the remarkable position it has achieved globally through   sincere efforts.

Senator Mir Kabeer stressed the distinguished relations between Oman and Pakistan are deeply rooted in history and underscored his country's keenness to develop these relations, expand cooperation and enhance them in the commercial, educational, health and technological arenas to serve the interests of both countries.

Following the meeting, the delegation viewed a documentary film highlighting the evolution of the Shura march in the Sultanate and the role of State Council in national action.
The meeting was attended by HE Dr. Khalid bin Salem Al Saidi, Secretary General of the State Council, Hon.Eng.Majid bin Said Al Rawahi, Head of the Friendship Committee  and Hon.Mahfoodh Hamood Mohamed Al- Wahaibi,Council member.
 
Meeting of Friendship Committee
The Parliamentary Friendship Committee between the State Council and the Senate of Pakistan also held a formal session of talks.
The Omani side was headed by Hon.Eng.Majid bin Said Al Rawahi, head of the Omani side of the Committee and the Pakistani side by Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi, head of the Pakistani side.
Both sides reviewed varied aspects of cooperation and stressed on the role of the committee in urging efforts to enhance this cooperation in all fields.
Hon.Eng.Majid bin Said Al Rawahi praised the Omani-Pakistani relations of continuous development and stressed the importance of activating the agreements aimed at developing bilateral relations, especially in trade and economic fields. He expressed the hope that the committee will be able to accomplish its expected role to strengthen cooperation relations between the two friendly countries.

Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi, head of the Pakistani side of the committee, pointed out to the promising opportunities for enhancing bilateral cooperation between the Sultanate and Pakistan. He pointed out that they hold great expectations from the Committee to play a significant role to achieve