Senate, Omani State Council Ink MoU To Intensify Institutional Linkages

State Council of Oman and Senate of Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further intensify parliamentary cooperation and institutional linkages between two countries.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Nov, 2018 ) :State Council of Oman and Senate of Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further intensify parliamentary cooperation and institutional linkages between two countries.

The MoU was signed by Chairman of the State Counci lDr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri and Senate Chairman Pakistan Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, a message received here from Muscat Tuesday said.

During the meeting, the Dr Mantheri said the MoU will strengthen cooperation and open new avenues in bilateral relations between two countries.

He said the current visit of the Senate chairman to Oman coincides with the Sultanate's celebrations of the 48th National Day.

The Pakistan delegation also viewed a documentary about the State Council that showcased the evolution of the Shura evolution in the Sultanate and the role of the State Council in national action which empowers it to exercise its powers and competences.

During the meeting, issues of mutual interest were discussed, especially in the legislative and supervisory fields to support cooperation between the councils of the two friendly countries.

Sanjrani expressed happiness regarding the visit to the Sultanate and said that Pakistan looks forward to heightening progress, prosperity and development in relationships.

He praised the Omani parliamentary experience, development and uniqueness gained through pragmatic vision of Sultan Qaboos.

Sanjrani also praised the Oman's balanced policies and its stance in the international arena.

The meeting was attended by Shaikh Dr Al Khatab bin Ghalib al Hinai, State Council Vice-Chairman, Dr Suad Mohamed Ali Sulaiman al Lawati, State Council Chairperson, State Council members and Ali Javed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman.

At the conclusion of the visit, the guests toured the facilities and the premises of the Council. The Pakistan delegation includes SenatorsMuhammad Azam Khan Swati, Moula Bux Chandio, Dilawar Khan, Kalsoon Perveen and SpecialSecretary Muhammad Anwar.