UAE Land Forces Commander leads delegation to Oman

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A UAE military delegation is in Oman to discuss issues of common concern between the two countries.

Headed by the Commander of the UAE Land Forces, Major General Saeed Al Shehhi, the delegation heralded ties between the Royal Army of Oman and the country's land forces and means to foster them.

Major General Al Shehhi praised the strong UAE-Oman defence ties in particular and other fields in general, expressing his appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality.

While there, they visited the Maritime Security Centre and the Sultan's Armed Forces Museum in Oman and were briefed on its historical manuscripts and models.

Al Shehhi met with Major General Mattar bin Salem Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman; Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al Ra'eesi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF); and Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman.

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