HM the Sultan receives thanks cable from President of Rwanda
In the cable, President Kagame expressed his appreciation for His Majesty's heartfelt sentiment. He wished the cooperation and partnership relations between Oman and Rwanda further growth and expansion in various sectors to serve the interests of the two countries' peoples.
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