By John Lee.
The ninth session of the Omani-Iraqi Joint Committee has taken place in Baghdad, chaired by Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Fuad Hussein.
Two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the session to solidify bilateral cooperation:
- Political Consultations: An agreement between the foreign ministries of Oman and Iraq to enhance political dialogue.
- Diplomatic Collaboration: An MoU between Oman's Diplomatic Academy and Iraq's Institute of Foreign Service, focusing on joint training and diplomatic studies.
Both nations expressed their eagerness to implement the signed agreements and boost institutional coordination to achieve sustainable development.
Full statement from the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman:
The ninth session of the Omani Iraqi Joint Committee was held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The session was chaired by Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi and Dr Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Iraq.
Speaking at the meeting, Sayyid Badr described relations between Oman and Iraq as "historic and deeply rooted." He noted that these ties are built on shared visions and approaches aimed at achieving prosperity and well-being for the two brotherly peoples and the region as a whole.
He reaffirmed Oman's commitment to advancing joint cooperation in the economic, trade, cultural, tourism, and scientific fields to serve the interests of both countries.
Sayyid Badr also praised Iraq's active role in addressing Arab and regional issues, particularly the Palestinian cause, emphasising the importance of fostering security and stability in the region through joint cooperation and constructive dialogue.
Dr Hussein commended Oman's positive role in supporting Arab and regional causes and its continuous efforts to achieve regional security and stability. He stressed Iraq's keenness to strengthen cooperation with Oman, expressing his aspiration to enhance coordination and joint action to serve the shared interests of the two countries and support the region's stability and prosperity.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Oman and Iraq signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening political and diplomatic cooperation.
These included one MoU between the foreign ministries of Oman and Iraq on political consultations and another between Oman's Diplomatic Academy and Iraq's Institute of Foreign Service to enhance collaboration in diplomatic studies and training.
The two delegations expressed their aspiration to implement the terms of the signed MoUs and to boost coordination between institutions in both countries to achieve sustainable development and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and partnership.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on building on these steps to fulfil the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples. A number of officials from both countries attended the session.
(Source: Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman)
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