Muscat— Sheikh Abdulmalik Abdullah Al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, received today Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and his accompanying delegation, within the framework of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
Al Khalili praised the depth of relations uniting the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan, anchored in solid ties of mutual respect and shared understanding, and the development and growth they are undergoing in light of the mutual keenness to expand areas of cooperation and enhance partnership between the two countries to serve the common interests of both friendly peoples.
He emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation relations between the State Council and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan through intensifying parliamentary communication and consultation, as well as exchanging visits, expertise, and experiences in legislative fields. This contributes to developing institutional work, elevating legislative performance, and enhancing areas of cooperation and coordination between the two councils on topics and issues of mutual interest.
He also pointed to the importance of continuing efforts aimed at consolidating parliamentary relations between the two countries as one of the pathways supporting bilateral relations, given the role played by legislative institutions in promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and the exchange of views and expertise on various issues, thereby opening broader horizons for joint cooperation and supporting the progress of Omani-Uzbek relations toward further advancement and prosperity.
For his part, the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, expressed his appreciation for the existing relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan, praising the mutual attention and shared desire to develop them and enhance areas of cooperation between the two countries.
He affirmed the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation between the two councils, and intensifying the exchange of visits, expertise, and legislative experiences, contributing to expanding areas of coordination and consultation, and exchanging knowledge and institutional practices, in addition to coordinating stances on issues of mutual interest, thereby strengthening parliamentary cooperation ties and supporting efforts aimed at achieving the common interests of the two countries and peoples.
Furthermore, Khalid Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council, received today at the Council's headquarters Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and his accompanying delegation, who is paying an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman lasting several days in response to an invitation from the Chairman of the Council, during which he will meet with a number of officials.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Chairman of the Shura Council welcomed the Speaker of the Uzbek Legislative Chamber and his accompanying delegation, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan across various levels, which are undergoing remarkable development in various fields. He stressed that this visit represents an important step toward supporting and enhancing the path of joint legislative cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting included an exchange of views and perspectives on a number of regional and international issues, as well as joint positions between the two countries, noting the role played by parliamentary diplomacy in driving the unification of positions and achieving common interests at regional and international levels.
During the meeting, ways to enhance coordination and consultation between the two councils were also discussed to serve the common interests of the two countries in various fields.
For his part, the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan highlighted the role played by the Omani Shura Council within the framework of activating parliamentary diplomacy through active participation in various regional and international forums, and its contributions reflected in the course of its relations with various legislative councils, which had a prominent impact on building bridges of communication with various legislative councils in other countries and supporting many regional and international files and issues.
On the sidelines of the visit, the guest and his accompanying delegation took a tour of the halls of the Council of Oman, during which he learned about the features of the building's architectural design, reflecting authentic Omani architectural arts and the cultural and historical symbolism they carry expressing the national identity of the Sultanate of Oman.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed Al Nadabi, Secretary-General of the Shura Council, and several members of the Shura Council, comprising Talal Said Al Muharbi, Mohammed Hassan Al Ansi Al Yafaey, Abdullah Al Waleed Al Hinai, and Mohammed Salim Al Sulaimani.
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