Omani, Iranian Coast Guards discuss smuggling, infiltration

MUSCAT: The 1st meeting of the commanders of coast guard in the Sultanate and the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday started at Crowne Plaza hotel in Muscat and lasts for two days. The Omani side at the meeting was chaired by Brigadier Badr bin Khalfan al Zadjali, Commander of Coast Guard of the Royal Oman Police. The Iranian side was chaired by Brigadier Galal Stara, Commander of the Coast Guard Forces in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The meeting discusses a number of issues including means of enhancing cooperation and coordination in security and police fields especially those related to smuggling and infiltration. — ONA