Muscat – Oman discussed expanding economic, trade and tourism cooperation with Uzbekistan, with a focus on investment opportunities, logistics and transport, as the two countries seek to translate existing opportunities into mutually beneficial projects.

The discussions took place during a telephone call between H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Bakhtiyor Saidov, Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan.

The two ministers exchanged views on strengthening bilateral cooperation and partnership, particularly in areas with potential to deliver shared economic benefits.

They also discussed regional and international developments, stressing the importance of broadening common ground, strengthening joint action and supporting peaceful approaches to resolving disputes in accordance with the principles of international law.

Separately, H E Sayyid Badr had a telephone conversation with Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, when they discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional and international developments.