Muttaqi Engages Omani Leaders to Enhance Bilateral Relations

Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Oman to discuss economic cooperation, direct flight initiatives, and the welfare of Afghan citizens residing in Oman. Key discussions included investment opportunities and religious collaboration. The Omani Minister agreed to aid in releasing Afghan prisoners and enhancing consular services for Afghans in Oman.

During a significant visit to Oman, Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi engaged with key figures including his Omani counterpart, the leaders of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, and the Minister of Auqaf and Religious Affairs. The discussions primarily revolved around enhancing economic ties, establishing direct flights between Afghanistan and Oman, and addressing challenges faced by Afghan citizens residing in Oman.

Muttaqi emphasized the importance of investment opportunities and trade expansion between the two nations. He particularly underscored the need for collaboration to facilitate the launch of direct flights and improve the living conditions for Afghans in Oman. Furthermore, he urged Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to assist the Afghan Embassy in addressing consular issues and mitigating the prison sentences of Afghan nationals detained in Oman.

In response, Minister Al Busaidi expressed his commitment to facilitating amnesty for Afghan prisoners on special occasions and pledged to enhance coordination with the Afghan Embassy for providing necessary consular services. A consensus was also reached in a meeting with the leaders of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Investment to foster continual communication between the two countries’ Commerce Ministries and bolster private sector connections.

Additionally, Muttaqi conveyed the desire for mutual sharing of experiences related to mosques, hajj, and Auqaf. He solicited Oman’s assistance in mosque construction initiatives in Afghanistan. The Omani Ministry of Auqaf and Religious Affairs conveyed their readiness to provide expertise and collaborate with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Guidance, Hajj, and Auqaf.

The meetings between Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and Omani officials mark a constructive step toward strengthening bilateral relations through economic cooperation, direct travel links, and cultural exchange. The commitment to alleviate the challenges faced by Afghan citizens in Oman, as well as to enhance religious collaboration, highlights the potential for productive partnerships moving forward.

Original Source: pajhwok.com