MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman continues its participation in the 18th session of the G20 ministerial meetings being held in New Delhi.
The Sultanate of Oman is scheduled to take part in the meeting of the ministers concerned with research, the third meeting of finance ministers, central bank governors and their deputies and the ministerial meeting of the working groups for employment, energy, environment and climate sustainability.
The participation, which comes as a response to an invitation extended to the Sultanate of Oman by the friendly Republic of India, constitutes a significant opportunity to attend the most important meetings by economic bloc due to their impact on international policies.
Earlier, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, took part in the G20 Research Ministers’ meeting. The meeting was held at Mumbai, India and concluded on July 7.
The Omani delegation was represented in the meeting by Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqiyah, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
During the meeting, Dr Rahma reviewed efforts of the Sultanate of Oman in promoting scientific research and innovation.
She affirmed that the meeting is of vital importance for shaping the future of the countries of the world in general. She added that the meeting provides an effective platform for sharing best practices and knowledge that lead to the improvement of societies.
The minister said that Oman seeks to transform the economy into a knowledge-based economy based on the approach set forth in Oman Vision 2040, which included scientific research as one of the most important national priorities for achieving sustainable development. — ONA
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