Sofia: Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries and opportunities for developing bilateral partnerships in the economic, cultural, and scientific fields. During a meeting in Sofia, the two sides exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

According to Qatar News Agency, they expressed their desire to develop diplomatic coordination and regular consultations between the two countries, and to exchange visits, in line with their goals of consolidating the foundations of security and peace, achieving international justice, peaceful coexistence, and prosperity among nations.