Muscat: Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, today received Saif Al Nasr Al Tijani, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport in the Republic of Sudan, who is currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Oman and Sudan in the fields of transport, ports, and logistics services, aiming to serve the common interests of both nations.
According to Oman News Agency, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by Asyad Ports and Free Zones company (a subsidiary of the Asyad Group), and the Republic of Sudan, represented by the Sea Ports Authority, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This agreement is intended to strengthen collaboration in the areas of ports, maritime transport, and logistics services. The MoU aims to support economic development, boost supply chains, and enhance maritime integration between the two countries.
The agreement outlines the exchange of expertise in planning and developing ports and related infrastructure. It also includes organizing training programs and visits for technical and administrative staff. The MoU was signed by Omar bin Mahmood Al Mahrizi, CEO of Asyad Ports and Free Zones, and Eng. Jailani Mohammed Jailani, Director General of Sea Ports Corporation, Republic of Sudan.