New vistas for Qatar-Oman historic ties

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman held Monday an official talks session at the Amiri Diwan.At the outset of the meeting, the Amir welcomed the Sultan and the accompanying delegation, wishing His Majesty a good stay and for bilateral ties further growth and development in all fields, expressing hope that the visit can contribute to strengthening bilateral ties to realise the ambitions and interests of the two peoples. For his part, the Sultan expressed his thanks to the Amir for the good reception and generous hospitality. The Sultan added that he looks forward to enhancing co-operation ties to realise joint aspirations and advance the interests of the two countries and peoples. The session dealt with reviewing bilateral relations and the means to enhance them, particularly in the political, economic, investment, tourism, and transport fields. The session also dealt with exchanging views on enhancing joint GCC work to enhance the region's stability and security. His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, and a number of ministers also attended the meeting.On the Omani side, it was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs Shihab bin Tarek al-Said, and members of the official delegation. The Amir and the Sultan also held a bilateral meeting to exchange views on a number of regional and international issues as well as the latest developments. The Sultan was accorded an official reception upon arrival at the Amiri Diwan.His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani presented Sultan Haitham bin Tariq with the Sword of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, reflecting the fraternal ties between the people of Qatar and Oman, and the Amir's appreciation of the Sultan. The Sword of the Founder is the highest national decoration, presented to kings, princes and heads of state. The Sultan also presented the Amir with the Civil Order of Oman, First Class, in appreciation of the Amir and a reflection of the strength of ties between the people of Qatar and Oman. The Civil Order of Oman is the highest Omani decoration, presented to kings and heads of state of countries with distinguished ties with Oman. It is also presented to very important persons that have the Sultantarget="_blank"'>