The First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Zhukov
Alexander Dmitrievich
held a meeting with the Chairman of the State
Council of the Sultanate of Oman AbdulMalik bin Abdullah Al Khalili.
They discussed issues of strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation, socio-economic and cultural interaction, developing ties in the field of tourism and implementing joint projects between Russia and Oman.
“Your visit is very important for us, primarily for the development of our bilateral interaction within the parliamentary dimension,” said the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma. “Such personal meetings give us an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues and identify the tasks of our interaction that are of highest priority,” he added.
Alexander Zhukov conveyed
greetings to the Omani delegation from the Chairman of the State Duma
Vyacheslav Volodin
Vyacheslav Victorovich
The Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the eighth convocation. Elected in single mandate constituency № 163 (Saratov constituency - Saratov Oblast)
, who went to Tehran, on behalf of Russian President Vladimir
Putin, to represent the Russian Federation at the farewell ceremony with Iranian
President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. “Not long ago, Mr. Raisi addressed members of the State Duma; a lot has been done to strengthen friendly relations between
our countries. We know that Oman has long-standing close ties with Iran,” said
the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma.
Alexander Zhukov noted the significant enhancement of cooperation between Russia and Oman. “The example set by our heads of states must be followed by the parliaments. We would like to make the interaction between the parliaments of Russia and Oman systematic,” emphasized the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma.
Russia and Oman shared the same view on a number of issues on the international agenda, as noted Alexander Zhukov. “We, just like you, stand for a just world order, the rule of law in international affairs, and the building of mutually beneficial relations. Our country, like the Arab states, is interested in peace and stability in the Middle East,” he added.
The Chairman of the State Council of the Sultanate of Oman thanked for holding the meeting and congratulated members of the State Duma on the successful formation and approval of the new Government of the Russian Federation. He also noted the contribution of the leaders of Russia and Oman — Vladimir Putin and Haitham bin Tariq Al Said — to the development of bilateral relations.
According to AbdulMalik Al Khalili, the purpose of his visit to Russia is to open new prospects for the development of icooperation. “We hope to enhance our cooperation in all areas for the benefit and in the interests of Russia and Oman,” he emphasized. AbdulMalik bin Abdullah Al Khalili asked members of the State Duma to join efforts to intensify bilateral contacts.
“We also regret the death of the President of Iran. There is no doubt that the situation in Iran is stable and the friendly Iranian people will overcome all the difficulties,” said AbdulMalik Al Khalili.
Promising areas for cooperation
Speaking about the development of Russian-Omani relations, Alexander Zhukov noted the growth of trade turnover between the countries for the second year in a row. “Last year it increased by 61%. There is the same dynamic this year, but the potential is much greater. There is a lot to be done here,” he added.
There are serious prospects for bilateral cooperation in such areas like oil and gas, agriculture, and tourism, according to Alexander Zhukov. AbdulMalik Al Khalili noted the interest of Oman in increasing economic, educational and space cooperation with Russia.
“We know and appreciate the position of Oman, which, despite very strong pressure, did not support sanctions against Russia, we see the Sultanate’s readiness to develop interaction with Russia,” said Alexander Zhukov.
“Oman’s policy is not based on sanctions,” emphasized the Chairman of the State Council of Oman.
