MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has lauded the outcome of his historic visit to Saudi Arabia, notably the talks, joint meetings and agreements which, he said will have a positive impact on consolidating the deep-rooted historical ties. 

His Majesty affirmed that the visit will also bring plenty of benefits to the people of the two countries.

His Majesty the Sultan returned home on Monday evening. During the visit, His Majesty invited the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud to visit the Sultanate.

His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the hospitality accorded to him and his delegation.

The two sides welcomed the effective communication between ministers in both countries in discussing issues of mutual interest, and directed to exert efforts to sign several agreements and memorandums of understanding between Riyadh and Muscat to enhance cooperation in various economic, trade, investment, security, cultural, diplomatic and educational fields and in any field that can boost joint benefits and interests for the prosperity and progress of the two peoples.

They expressed willingness to increase the level of economic cooperation between the two countries through stimulating the public and private sectors to reach qualitative commercial and investment exchanges that can achieve the aspirations of the two peoples and contribute to realizing the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 and Omani Vision 2040 through launching a set of joint initiatives that include main cooperation fields, such as investments in Al-Duqm area, cooperation in the energy field and partnership in the food security, as well as cooperation in cultural, sport and tourist activities.