MUSCAT: The Omani-French Joint Business Council, during its meeting on Wednesday at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) headquarters, reviewed joint investment opportunities and the future work plan to enhance economic cooperation between the private sectors in the Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic.
The meeting was attended by Nabil Hajlaoui, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Sultanate of Oman.
The meeting was chaired by Jameel Ali Sultan, Head of the Omani Side of the Council.
Discussions covered the Council's strategic objectives, governance rules, resource requirements, and targeted events relevant to the Council's activities.
Nabil Hajlaoui, the French Ambassador, affirmed that the Omani-French Business Council meeting represents an important step in strengthening the economic relations between our two friendly countries and an opportunity to identify new areas for joint cooperation between private sector institutions.
He added that the Embassy works to support French companies interested in investing in the Omani market, and "we also encourage Omani companies to expand into the French market and benefit from the advanced expertise and technologies that France possesses. Through this Council, we look forward to transforming economic relations into practical partnerships and tangible projects that benefit both friendly countries and peoples."
For his part, Jameel Ali Sultan, Head of the Omani Side of the Council, explained that the meeting is a continuation of the fruitful cooperation between the Omani and French sides and represents an important opportunity to set priorities for joint work during the next phase.
He noted that the focus was on setting clear strategic goals for the Council, enhancing governance mechanisms, and identifying economic events that contribute to developing commercial and investment relations between the two friendly countries. — ONA
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