Oman + Belgium to bolster ties: Oman inked a joint declaration of intent on Tuesday with Belgium in a bid to boost ties and strengthen bilateral cooperation, ONA reported. Both sides aim to bolster cooperation across key economic sectors and explore long term partnerships in several fields, including maritime, port development, trade, and renewable energy, according to a statement. Oman and Belgium are in discussions to reach a mutually beneficial extension of Oman’s Duqm port concession.

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Trade ties: Belgium was Oman’s second biggest European trade partner, in which Belgium exported OMR 100.9 mn worth of goods to Oman and imported goods valued at OMR 6 mn in the first five months of 2024.

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