Meeting explores enhancing economic, statistical cooperation between Oman, SESRIC

Muscat: Dr. Khamis Saif Al Jabri, Minister of Economy, received on Wednesday Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC).

During the meeting, the two sides discussed enhancing dialogue and understanding among the member states of the organisation. They also discussed intensifying cooperation and solidarity across various political, economic, social, and cultural fields, as well as combating terrorism and extremism.

The meeting commenced with a welcoming speech and a visual presentation on Oman Vision 2040 and its strategic goals. The meeting also addressed the economic performance of the Sultanate of Oman during the period (2021-2026) and the course of joint cooperation between the Ministry of Economy and SESRIC.

Furthermore, the meeting witnessed a review of future cooperation priorities between the two sides, affirming the centre's role in driving social and economic development and enhancing intra-cooperation in the fields of statistics, economic and social research, training, and technical cooperation.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Nasser Rashid Al Maawali, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, along with a number of officials and relevant personnel from the ministry.