Muscat – The Council of Ministers convened a joint meeting on Tuesday with members of  Majlis A’Shura held under the chairmanship of H H Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.

The meeting sought to improve ongoing coordination between state institutions and to forge shared visions that would contribute to the advancement of economic, social and developmental sectors.

At the outset of the meeting, H H Sayyid Shihab lauded the efforts of the shura in serving the nation and its citizens, as well as its role in supporting the comprehensive development march of the sultanate, thereby propelling its momentum towards ever broader horizons while safeguarding its hardwon achievements.

He affirmed that the Council of Ministers accords the utmost attention to the perspectives of the shura and endorses its endeavours aimed at reinforcing comprehensive development and fulfilling the aspirations of citizens.

H E Khalid Bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the shura, and other members appreciated the attention and dedication demonstrated by the Council of Ministers in entrenching collective action and deepening the bonds of sustained coordination between the two councils. They noted that such commitment reflects positively on the integration of efforts marshalled in the service of the nation’s development.