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Saqr Ghobash holds discussion session with Chairman of Omani Shura Council

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the UAE's Federal National Council (FNC), and Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council of Oman, held a productive discussion during an official visit to Muscat. The session focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and furthering bilateral ties between the two nations.

ANI Jan 19, 2025 22:39 IST

Saqr Ghobash and Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali hold talks to strengthen UAE-Oman parliamentary ties. (Photo: WAM)

Muscat [Oman], January 19 (ANI/WAM): Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council in the Sultanate of Oman, held a discussion session at the Shura Council headquarters in the Omani capital, Muscat.
The session took place during an official visit to Oman, led by a parliamentary delegation.
During the meeting, the two sides emphasised the strength of the fraternal and strategic relations between the leaderships and peoples of the two nations. They explored joint parliamentary cooperation on various issues and participations, reflecting the depth of bilateral collaboration across all fields. (ANI/WAM)

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