Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Oman, Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli called to increase economic relations and joint investments between the two countries.
His remarks came Monday during a speech celebrating the occasion, which also coincides with Oman’s 52nd National Day, at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
The event was attended by Oman’s
Ambassador to Egypt Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Rahbi.
During the celebration, Madbouli praised relations between the two countries, which share the goal of upholding the values of peace, security and stability, mutual respect and development and prosperity of peoples.
In addition to the official relations, he hailed the popular relations between the two brotherly nations.
The prime minister also asserted the need to increase trade and tourism between the two countries as well as cooperate in strategic projects, transport and services sectors, finance and other promising fields.
Madbouli expressed his appreciation to Omani authorities for supporting the Egyptian expat community in the Gulf country. The vital role played by the Egyptian community in Oman is a testament to the special and deep relationship between the two countries, he added.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
