Oman Vision 2040 Lauded by Austrian Federal Minister

Muscat (ONA): Dr. Margarete Schrambock, Federal Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs in Austria expressed her admiration over Oman Vision 2040 and its pillars which reflect keenness of the Omani government on making the future more brighter for the Omani citizens.

In a interview with Oman news Agency and Oman Tv, she said that the four main pillars of Oman Visions 2040, “People and Society,”  “Economy and Development,” “Governance and Institutional Performance” and Environment Sustainability, constitute a comprehensive roadmap for the future. She pointed out that her country has a similar vision, Austria 2040, which comes almost in line with the Omani visions, particularly in the theme of Environment.

As for the bilateral relations, the Austrian Minister affirmed that these relations are deep and long lasting. She pointed out that the relations are growing particularly after the reopening of the Austrian Embassy in Muscat two year ago. “We are focusing now in setting up new projects in the economic areas that would contribute to augmenting the volume of trade exchange between Oman and Austria,” said Austrian Minister

She explained that her visit to Sultanate of Oman aimed at promoting the bilateral relations and cooperation towards wider horizons, noting that she discussed with the Omanis side various topics of mutual interest, such as cooperation in renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies.

In this context she said, “Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Oman and Austria were determined to promote their relations. There are many promising sectors in which we can cooperate. Austria needs green energy and it looks for new resources and partners. We have discussed with the Omani side the possibility of signing a memorandum of understanding in this filed.”