(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TOKYO, Sept 11 (KUNA) -- South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon and Speaker of Shura Council of Oman Khalid bin Hilal Al-Maawali on Monday discussed ways to bolster economic and other ties between the two countries, the Seoul-based Yonhap News Agency reported.
Lee said relations between the two countries have moved steadily forward in all sectors since they established diplomatic relations in 1974, the premier's office said in a statement.
Lee also expressed hope for further expanding the relations to areas, such as infrastructure, defense industry, policing and fisheries.
Al-Maawali voiced hope for further developing the relations with South Korea, saying he anticipates more South Korean companies will make investments and take part in major projects in the Middle Eastern nation, according to the statement.
"South Korea is committed to contributing to Oman's economic development by having companies highly experienced in the plant, energy and construction sectors take part in projects like the Duqm Special Economic Zone development project," Lee was quoted as telling Al-Maawali. The chairman of Oman's lower house of parliament said Korean firms have contributed greatly to the economic zone development, and he hopes Korean companies will participate in various other projects in such areas as tourism, manufacturing, distribution, gas and fisheries.
Al-Maawali arrived in South Korea on Sunday for a five-day trip. It was his first visit to South Korea. (end) mk.tg
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