Oman, Australia hold political talks

MUSCAT: The first session of political talks between the Sultanate of Oman and Australia was held in Muscat on Thursday.

The Omani side was headed by Shaikh Abdulaziz al Hosni, Head of the Asia and Pacific Department at the Foreign Ministry. The Australian side was headed by Paul Griffiths, First Assistant Secretary for the Middle East and Africa Division at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

During the session, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed means of enhancing existing cooperation in various fields, particularly in the economic, investment and cultural aspects. They also exchanged views on a number of regional issues of mutual interest. The session was attended on the Australian side by Miles Armitage, Ambassador of Australia to the Sultanate of Oman, and a number of officials from both sides. — ONA