Mohammed bin Nasser al-Rasbi, Secretary-General at the Ministry of Defence of Oman, received in his office at Mu’askar Al Murtafa’ Tuesday Admiral Tony Radakin, Chief of the British Naval Staff (photo) and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the Sultanate.

The two sides exchanged cordial conversations and reviewed a number of views on several topics of common concern, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

The meeting was attended by the British Ambassador to the Sultanate and the Defence Attaché of the British Embassy in Muscat.

For his part, Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al-Ra’eesi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), also received in his office at Mu’askar Al Murtafa' the visiting Chief of the British Naval Staff and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on several matters related to the naval areas between the two friendly countries.

The meeting was attended by some officials from both sides.

Meanwhile, the British military official, accompanied by RNO Commander, paid a visit to the Maritime Security Centre (MSC).

The guest was briefed on the tasks and roles of the centre in managing and leading operations of the naval security in terms of maritime hazards, mainly search and rescue operations and protecting the marine environment from various risks.

He also viewed the modern devices and equipment used in supporting maritime security operations.