Oman appoints first ambassador with residence in Minsk

For the first time in history, the Sultanate of Oman has appointed an ambassador to Belarus, who will work with the residence in Minsk. This became known at the meeting of Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkova with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry reported.

The parties noted the warm nature of relations between the leaders of the two states. The ministers discussed the prospects of joint projects with Omani investments, including the creation of assembly plants of Belarusian equipment in the fields of food production and baby food.

The ministers touched upon the issues of cultural and educational exchanges, including the upcoming tours of Belarusian and Omani creative teams and the exchange of students. The parties also noted the growth of tourist flows and the interest of Omani citizens to receive medical services in Belarus, stressing the importance of work to launch direct flights between the countries, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Badr al-Busaidi announced the appointment of the first ever Ambassador of Oman with a residence in Minsk and his imminent arrival in Belarus.

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