The Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani, on Wednesday welcomed the political and diplomatic relations between Morocco and the Sultanate of Oman, calling for further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in several areas.
El Otmani, who received in Rabat the new ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Morocco, Said bin Ali Al Buru’umi, expressed to Mr. Al Buru’umi his wishes for success in his new diplomatic mission, said a statement by the Department of the Head of Government.
He also commended the convergence of views of the two countries on several regional and international issues.
El Otmani, who underscored the importance of bilateral agreements signed between Morocco and Oman, noted the need to activate some of these agreements in the near future to reinforce bilateral cooperation in several areas.
The two countries can also expand their cooperation to the sectors of culture, tourism, higher education and scientific research, he said, noting that the Kingdom of Morocco and the Sultanate of Oman can also build up partnerships in the areas of agriculture and renewable energies.
For his part, Mr. Al Buru’umi expressed his congratulations to HM King Mohammed VI following the successful surgery he underwent and also on the occasion of the anniversary of his accession to the Throne and Eid Al-Adha, expressing his best wishes for good health and happiness to the Sovereign.
The diplomat reiterated his country’s position on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, expressing Oman’s support to the Moroccan autonomy initiative, the source added.
He also stressed that his country appreciates the Moroccan experience and seeks to develop relations with the Kingdom in several areas, including trade and investments.
Regarding sectoral cooperation, the ambassador highlighted the importance of building new partnerships between businessmen from the two countries and encouraging tourism.
Relations between Morocco and Oman are governed by several agreements, including an agreement to protect and encourage investments between the two countries, an agreement between the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Muscat, as well as a cooperation agreement between the Muscat Securities Market and the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
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