Oman reaffirmed the security of international sea lanes to the Council of the International Maritime Organization.

The company, with capital of OMR 38.5 million, opens a new phase of investment cooperation.

The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 137th session of the Council of the  International Maritime Organization (IMO), which was held at the IMO headquarters in London. The delegation of Oman was headed by Engineer Khamis Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, with the participation of representatives from military and civil

The declaration was issued at the conclusion of His Majesty’s official visit to France

The agreements, memoranda of understanding and declarations of intent reflect the strength of Omani French relations.

Oman and France enjoy longstanding relations built on mutual respect and constructive cooperation.

The MoU seeks to support economic development, boost supply chains and enhance maritime integration.

They reviewed the longstanding friendship between Oman and France and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and partnership.

A Ministry of Transport event demonstrated that logistics is a key pillar of the national economy.

Bilateral trade quadrupled during the first months of 2026, while Russian exports to Oman increased tenfold.

The meeting reviewed prospects for joint action, as well as promising investment opportunities.

The meeting took place as part of the official visit by Somalia’s Foreign Minister to Oman.

Dr Hilal Alsanani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Tunisia, received Suhail Nouri, owner of SOFACO, an olive oil production company, and Mohamed Ali Al Farshishi, Director General of a consultancy specialising in medical and biomedical equipment, renewable energy and information technology. The meeting discussed investment opportunities in Oman.

The Forum will explore joint investment opportunities in several key sectors.

The project involves hosting astronomical observatories and ground stations dedicated to space communications and satellite tracking.