MUSCAT: The Joint Omani-Moroccan Committee on Sunday held its 7th session under the co-chairmanship of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister and Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Sayyid Badr underscored the depth of historic and fraternal relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Morocco. These relations, he affirmed, are based on trust and mutual respect as a result of the directions of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Mohammed VI.
He pointed out that holding the meeting comes in affirmation of the two sides' keenness to conduct consultations and coordination, as well as expanding cooperation towards wider horizons especially, in economic, investment, trade. Industrial, tourism and educational fields. Both sides reiterated the importance of utilising technological solutions and innovation and empowering the private sector.
In his turn, Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates expressed his appreciation for Oman’s sincere and steadfast efforts to consolidate peace and stability at the regional and international levels. He praised Oman’s balanced and proactive foreign policy under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
The Moroccan minister emphasised the importance of building on the achievements of previous sessions of the joint committee and activating signed agreements. He highlighted that Omani- Moroccan relations represent a model of exemplary bilateral coordination and cooperation, rooted in historical ties, mutual respect and shared visions.
He further reaffirmed the Kingdom of Morocco’s commitment to expanding cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman in economic, developmental, and investment fields, as well as enhancing institutional communication mechanisms and exchanging expertise to serve mutual interests and fulfil the aspirations of the two nations.
At the conclusion of the committee’s session, the two sides signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in the fields of digital transformation, renewable energy, mutual recognition of maritime certifications, and sports cooperation, alongside an executive programme in the tourism field.
In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the session, both nations affirmed their determination to consolidate bilateral cooperation across various sectors of shared interest, particularly in economic, investment, trade, educational, cultural and logistical domains, paving the way for new horizons in future partnerships.
The statement underscored the importance of bolstering Arab solidarity and joint action, respecting the sovereignty and unity of nations, and rejecting any interference in internal affairs. Both sides condemned terrorism and extremism in all forms, refusing to associate these threats with any religion or culture. They called for enhanced regional and international coordination to combat terrorism and eradicate its sources.
The committee’s session was attended by Khalid bin Salim Bamakhalf, Oman’s Ambassador to Morocco, Shaikh Faisal bin Omar al Marhoon, Head of the Arab Department at the Foreign Ministry, Tarek Lahssisne, Morocco’s Ambassador to Oman and several officials from the foreign ministries of both countries. — ONA
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