Royal Office Minister receives US official

Muscat: Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu'amani, Minister of the Royal Office received in his office today George M. Wikoff, Commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command.
The US official expressed his appreciation for the Sultanate of Oman's role in enhancing means of mutual cooperation between the two countries.
The two sides also exchanged views on several matters of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the United States of America to the Sultanate of Oman.

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