Oman-Ukraine Business Forum Emphasizes Enhancing Economic Cooperation
Muscat, 6 Nov (ONA) --- The Oman-Ukraine Business Forum, organized today by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Sultanate of Oman, affirmed the importance of opening new horizons for joint cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, and trade exchange.
The Forum was attended by a number of businessmen from both the Omani and Ukrainian sides, aiming to discuss opportunities for commercial and investment cooperation and strengthen economic partnerships between the two countries, especially in the sectors of food security, logistics, construction and building, manufacturing, and financial consulting.
Saud Ahmed Al Nahari, Member of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, explained that the Chamber is keen to build direct communication bridges between Omani and Ukrainian business owners and explore available opportunities in various economic sectors, which contributes to diversifying commercial partnerships and enhancing mutual investments.
For her part, Olha Selykh, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Sultanate of Oman, praised the economic development and the supportive investment environment witnessed in the Sultanate of Oman. She affirmed her country's desire to expand areas of economic cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman, particularly in sectors of shared priority, and to work on facilitating the exchange of information and expertise between the private sector institutions in both countries.
The Forum witnessed extensive discussions on a number of vital sectors, including food security, information technology and artificial intelligence, logistics services, freight forwarding, manufacturing automation, investment, accounting and tax consulting, architectural engineering and interior design, in addition to legal and administrative consulting, and advertising agencies. Discussions also addressed mechanisms for activating commercial cooperation and exchanging information about the economic and investment systems in both countries, contributing to the development of practical partnerships and joint projects that serve the interests of both sides.
The Forum included a presentation on the services of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its role in empowering the private sector, supporting the business environment, and enabling the private sector in the economic development process, in addition to its programs in training and capacity building, and its efforts to support investors through organizing economic forums and international exhibitions.
B2B meetings between business owners from both sides were held on the sidelines of the Forum, where ways to strengthen partnerships between the private sector in the two countries were discussed.
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