Sayyid Badr receives credentials from ambassadors
MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, received on Thursday, separately, a copy of credentials of Shri G V Srinivas, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of India to the Sultanate of Oman, and Essam Awad Metwally, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Sudan to the Sultanate of Oman.
During the two meetings, Sayyid Badr wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties. He also wished Oman's bilateral relations with their countries further development and growth.
The meetings were attended by several officials from the Foreign Ministry.
REVIEWS RELATIONS WITH SPANISH COUNTERPART
During a telephonic call, Sayyid Badr on Thursday reviewed bilateral relations with José Manuel Albares Bueno, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain.
The two ministers explored means of boosting cooperation between the two countries in various fields. They also discussed developments on the regional and international arenas.
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