ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Qaboos of Oman held talks on Wednesday. Sheikh Khalifa said the visit will bring fruitful results in supporting co-operation between the UAE and Oman. Sheikh Khalifa mentioned the harmony between two countries over regional and international issues. The visit will bolster the bridge of cooperation in various fields. Sultan Qaboos reiterated Oman's keenness to bolster the historic relations ...

BY VLAD GRINKEVICH

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