Oman and Germany explore areas of cooperation

Muscat --- Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, received today Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them, particularly in light of Germany's drive to diversify existing areas of cooperation and encourage the German private sector to explore available opportunities.

They also reviewed the escalating situation in the region and issues of mutual interest, with the German guest expressing his country's appreciation for the positive role played by the Sultanate of Oman in de-escalation and mediation efforts.

The meeting was attended by Yousef bin Ahmed Al Jabri and Monika Iwersen, German Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman.