Minister of Heritage meets Prime Minister of Dagestan
The meeting took place within the framework of the official visit of the Prime Minister of Dagestan to Oman which aims to enhance bilateral relations.
During the meeting, both sides explored means of enhancing relations and exchanging expertise in the tourism field.
The two sides reviewed joint investment opportunities in tourism projects, in addition to exploring cooperation opportunities in the tourism promotion field.
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