MUSCAT: Dr Saleh bin Said Masan, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, received Mohammad Ali Dehghan, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Trade of the Islamic Republic of Iran; and his delegation, as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.
The discussions focused on expanding joint cooperation in the commercial, industrial and investment sectors. Dr Masan reiterated Oman’s keenness to deepen its economic partnership with Iran to boost promising industries and increase bilateral trade and investment.
Both sides reviewed topics to be presented at the upcoming Omani-Iranian Joint Committee meeting scheduled for January 26–27, 2026. They also discussed progress made by the Joint Technical Committee and mechanisms to follow up on previously agreed recommendations.
Key areas of discussion included finalising procedures for a preferential trade agreement and exploring new opportunities in manufacturing, metals and advanced industrial technologies. The meeting also highlighted the need to strengthen collaboration between public and private sectors and encourage joint ventures that would serve the economic interests of both nations.
The Iranian delegation’s two-day visit includes meetings with various officials and field visits to key industrial and economic sites in Oman. The visit underlines both countries’ commitment to advancing mutual economic interests and promoting sustainable industrial development. — ONA
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