MUSCAT. ;The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Sultanate of Oman, W.A.K.S. De Alwis, called on the Chairman of the State Council (Upper House of Parliament), Sheikh Abdul Malik bin Abdullah Al Khalili, and the Chairman of the Shura Council (Lower House of Parliament), Khalid Hilal Nasser Al Maawali. The State Council comprises appointed members, while the Shura Council consists of elected representatives.
During the meetings, the Ambassador recalled the longstanding parliamentary relations between Sri Lanka and Oman and expressed satisfaction over the establishment of Parliamentary Friendship Groups in the legislatures of both countries. Discussions also focused on the possibility of exchanging parliamentary visits and strengthening cooperation through the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The meetings also highlighted the contribution of the Sri Lankan community in Oman to the country’s development.
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