Sayyid Shihab bids farewell to UK Ambassador

Muscat: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al-Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs received in his office on Wednesday Hamish Cowell, Ambassador of the United Kingdom (UK) to the Sultanate, to bid him farewell at the end of his tour of duty.

During the meeting, the UK ambassador expressed his utmost thanks to His Majesty the Sultan for the support extended to him during his tour of duty in the Sultanate from His Majesty, the Government and the Omani people, which had enabled him to carry out his tasks. He wished His Majesty good health, happiness and a long life, and the Sultanate further progress and growth under the wise leadership of His Majesty.

On his turn, HH Sayyid Shihab expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation to the ambassador for the efforts he exerted in serving the historical relations between the Sultanate and the UK, wishing him permanent success, and the friendly UK people further progress and welfare.