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Greek foreign minister visits Oman

Nikos Dendias will also head to Libya this week and recently participated in a summit with allies Cyprus and Egypt.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi (R), in Muscat, Oct. 20, 2021.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi (R), in Muscat, Oman, Oct. 20, 2021. — Twitter

The top diplomats of Oman and Greece met in Muscat on Wednesday. Greece has shown a desire to enhance relations with other Middle Eastern states recently.

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi described the talks held with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias as “positive.” The two discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation, particularly regarding investment and the economy. Busaidi said the two governments agreed to sign future deals on aviation, trade and more, the official Oman News Agency reported.

“The talks discussed many agreements and memoranda of understanding that the two sides are willing to sign in the future. These agreements cover fields of civil aviation, trade and investment to bolster economic cooperation between the two countries,” he said.

They also signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic passports, according to the agency.

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