Sayyid Fahd receives former French president

Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Minister on Sunday received Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of the French Republic, who is currently visiting the Sultanate.
He conveyed greetings and good wishes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. After Sayyid Fahd welcomed the guest, he affirmed the deep, firm, historic ties with France and the steady development they witnessed in many fields, thanks to the keenness accorded by the leadership of both countries to achieve the interest of their friendly people.
Sayyid Fahd commended the constructive role played by Nicolas Sarkozy during his tenure as French President to promote the bilateral cooperation between the French Republic and the Sultanate.
During the meeting, the latest developments witnessed by the international arena were comprehensively reviewed, in addition to touching on several matters of common concern.
Nicolas Sarkozy expressed his gratitude of this visit to the Sultanate of which his country holds all appreciation and respect for its leading role at the regional and international levels, and for strengthening ties of friendship and understanding among all people.
The meeting was attended by Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs and Renaud Salins, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Sultanate.