
Muscat: Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, met today with Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad, within the framework of strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring areas of economic and investment partnership.
During the meeting, opportunities for cooperation in a number of sectors of mutual interest were reviewed, along with ways to develop trade exchange and encourage reciprocal investments, thereby contributing to the achievement of common interests and supporting economic growth for both sides.
The two sides also discussed the importance of exchanging expertise, enhancing communication between public and private sector institutions, and opening new avenues for cooperation in commercial, industrial, and investment fields.
The Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion affirmed the Sultanate of Oman's keenness to expand its economic partnerships with African countries, aligning with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which aim to diversify the economy, enhance the competitiveness of the business environment, and attract quality investments.
This meeting comes within the framework of the Ministry's efforts to boost international economic relations and build strategic partnerships that contribute to supporting sustainable development and achieving shared interests.