HM the Sultan receives written message from President of the Philippines

Muscat— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Republic of the Philippines. The message pertains to the ties of friendship and cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of the Philippines and explores avenues to strengthen them across various spheres of mutual interest.

The message was handed over to Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, during his meeting with Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, who is currently on an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman.

The meeting reviewed the existing relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, as well as their shared interest in expanding prospects for partnership in economic, commercial, investment, and tourism sectors. Both sides also discussed ways to advance cooperation in education, vocational and technological training, and digital transformation, in addition to fostering partnerships between relevant institutions in food security, agriculture, fisheries, energy, transport, and logistics.

On the political front, the two ministers underscored the importance of maintaining regular consultations between their respective foreign ministries to monitor opportunities and programs for cooperation, exchange views on issues of common concern, and enhance mechanisms for diplomatic communication.

They also addressed a number of developments in the Middle East and ASEAN regions, noting the alignment of their countries’ political outlooks on various regional and international issues, and emphasized the value of dialogue and coordination in supporting international stability and peace.

The meeting was attended by Eng. Nasser bin Said Al Manwari, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of the Philippines, Noralyn Jubaira Baja, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Philippines to the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Hosni, Head of the Asia and Pacific Department and a number of officials from both sides.