France confers 'Order of Maritime Merit' on Head of Maritime Security Centre
Paris: The French government has bestowed the 'Order of Maritime Merit' on Commodore Adil Hamoud Al Busaidi, Head of the Maritime Security Centre, in recognition of his efforts in enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of maritime security between Oman and France.
The medal was conferred on Commodore Al Busaidi by Rear Admiral Hugues Laine, Commander of the French Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean. The ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Maritime Security Centre.
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