Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman received Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense, in Muscat Monday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Prince Khalid made an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. During the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of the Saudi leadership to the Sultan.

The meeting affirmed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and the firm joint stands of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman to maintain security and stability in the region.

The Deputy Defense Minister praised the Sultan’s keenness on efforts and continuous support for cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

The audience was attended by Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al-Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, General Sultan bin Mohammed al-Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office and the delegation accompanying the guest.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said held a dinner banquet in honor of Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and the official delegation accompanying him on the occasion of his official visit.

 Meanwhile, the Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense also met in Muscat with Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaeedi, the Minister in charge of Defense Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman (photo).

 During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and an array of issues, especially, efforts exerted to protect the regional security.

 Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz also received in Muscat General Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Nu’amani, the Minister for Sultan’s Bureau Affairs.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two fraternal countries and reviewed a number of issues of common interest.