Russia and Oman start work on creation of intergovernmental commission on trade
Russia and Oman are working on the establishment of an intergovernmental commission for trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation, Moscow expects Muscat's response on this issue. Russian Ambassador to the sultanate Oleg Levin told Izvestia.
"Now with Oman has not yet established an intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation. The framework agreement on trade, economic cooperation was signed in 1994. The document envisioned the creation of this commission. The work to make the commission operational is underway now. This is a very important issue," Levin said.
He also noted that the relevant proposals were sent to the Omani side through the Ministry of Economic Development.
The diplomat added that the Russian Federation is interested in creating a logistics corridor to the Persian Gulf ports, with Oman representing a promising direction here.
"A transportation corridor from Russia through Iran to the ports of the Persian Gulf and Oman is of interest. A very promising direction can be formed here. Specialists and experts should meet to see the interest of each side," the Russian ambassador said.
The head of the diplomatic mission also reported about the interest of Omanis in receiving technical education in Russia.
"Now there are candidates in Oman who want to get Russian education in the field of math, physics, engineering," the diplomat said.
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