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MINSK, 2 April (BelTA) - Belarus and Oman are establishing joint production of baby food and milk powder. Economic cooperation was discussed in detail during a visit by a Belarusian delegation to Oman, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Belarusian delegation was led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov. On 2 April the minister held a meeting with Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said.
“The parties emphasized the high level of political dialogue between Belarus and Oman, which is based on the special friendly relations established between the leaders of the two countries. The parties highly appreciated the outcomes of the first meeting of the Belarusian-Omani Joint Committee on Cooperation and Investment, as well as the bilateral meetings held between representatives of various industries and business communities,” the ministry said.
The meeting recognized the first concrete steps toward reciprocally opening embassies in Minsk and Muscat. This will support the growth of trade and economic relations, broaden existing official and personal ties, and help establish new ones. “The parties affirmed their mutual interest in sustaining regular dialogue at the highest and high levels, and their readiness to engage in events held in Belarus and Oman,” the ministry said.
During the visit, Maxim Ryzhenkov also held talks with Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi. The parties emphasized the effective cooperation between the foreign ministries of the two countries and discussed the schedule of joint events for the near future, including ministerial consultations in Minsk.
Badr Al-Busaidi noted the importance of the Belarusian delegation’s visit to Oman despite the current situation in the region.
“The foreign ministers confirmed the alignment of positions and mutual support on key issues within the framework of cooperation on international platforms. The importance of developing economic ties, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation, which serve as a foundation for strengthening and advancing the entire spectrum of Belarusian-Omani relations, was emphasized,” the press service said.
Oman expressed interest in organizing inter-university student exchanges, particularly in medicine. The areas of science, technology, and healthcare were also identified as promising directions for deepening cooperation.
Maxim Ryzhenkov invited his Omani counterpart to pay an official visit to Minsk.
During the meeting between the Belarusian delegation and Oman’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Saud Al-Habsi, it was noted that the economies of the two countries are complementary. This will allow for a manifold increase in trade between them in the near future. Belarus is ready to supply dairy and meat products, cheeses, and butter to Oman, and to import fish, seafood, dates, and fruits.
“One of the main areas of practical cooperation is the ongoing work to establish joint ventures in the Sultanate, including for the production of baby food and milk powder. Leveraging Oman’s advantageous geopolitical position in the region will allow Belarusian products to be supplied not only to Oman but also to the markets of other Gulf countries and East Africa,” the ministry stated.
During the meeting, members of the Belarusian delegation presented to the Omani side the capabilities of domestic agricultural and self-propelled machinery, adapted for operating conditions in Oman, and also invited Omani partners to take part in the Belagro exhibition.
The Belarusian delegation also held a meeting with Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Anwar Al-Jabri. Alongside the organization of direct trade in goods, Oman expressed interest in establishing joint industrial enterprises in both countries. In particular, interest was shown in Belarusian road construction and special-purpose machinery, trucks, and firefighting equipment.
The parties outlined further steps to expand the range of Belarusian products for supply to the Omani market and to third countries.
A Belarusian-Omani business forum took place in Muscat. More than 200 Omani companies participated in its work, representing the banking, food, industrial, investment, pharmaceutical, and IT sectors.
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