HM exchanges Eid Al Adha greetings with President of Palestine, PM of Pakistan
His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Abbas. He also wished his country's people further progress and prosperity.
On his turn, the Palestinian President expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to His Majesty the Sultan. He prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this occasion on His Majesty at a time he has achieved further progress and prosperity for the Omani people.
His Majesty also received a phone call from Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during which they exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings.
His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to the Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan.
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