Irish deputy PM seeks more ties

Muscat: Frances Mary Fitzgerald, Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation stressed the importance of building cooperation with the Sultanate, especially in software, financial transfers and information technology. She pointed out that three agreements have been signed with Oman Fund for Technology in technology and supporting the startup companies. She said that she is happy to work with the Sultanate’s government represented by Oman Fund for Technology adding that the two countries have many things in common, such as nurturing enterprises, SMEs and creating jobs for their nationals.