Oman, Morocco joint committee convenes seventh session in Muscat

The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Morocco convened the seventh session of their Joint Committee on 13 April.

In the session, the Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita served as co‑chairs. 

In a joint communiqué issued after the meeting, the two delegations reaffirmed the depth of bilateral relations. They pledged to widen cooperation across economic, investment, trade, industrial, tourism and educational spheres. 
Both ministers also emphasised the importance of adopting technological solutions, fostering innovation, and encouraging the private sector to play a greater role.

The session culminated in the signing of four memoranda of understanding addressing digital transformation, renewable energy, mutual recognition of maritime certifications, and sports cooperation. In addition, the two countries concluded an executive programme to enhance collaboration in tourism.

According to the statement, Muscat and Rabat agreed to activate existing accords and explore fresh partnerships in culture and logistics while continuing to bolster trade and investment ties. 
The communiqué further underscored a shared commitment to Arab solidarity and respect for national sovereignty, rejecting interference in domestic affairs. 

Both sides condemned terrorism and extremism in all forms and called for stronger regional and international coordination to combat such threats.

Senior officials from both foreign ministries attended the meeting, including Khalid Salim Bamakhalf, Oman’s ambassador to Morocco, Sheikh Faisal Omar Al Marhoon, Head of the Arab Department at the Foreign Ministry, and Tarek Lahssisne, Morocco’s ambassador to Oman.