Tokyo:The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Japan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, hosted the Omani-Japanese Food Sector Investment Forum. The forum was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic and investment ties between Oman and Japan, particularly in the food sector.
According to Oman News Agency, the event was attended by Aseela Nasser Al Kiyumi, Ambassador-Designate of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan, and aimed to showcase Oman's investment potential to attract Japanese investors. This aligns with Oman's goals of enhancing food security and economic diversification.
The forum included participation from several members of the Omani delegation and approximately 60 investors and representatives from Japanese companies interested in agriculture, food industries, and related services. Eng. Rashid Said Al Ghafri, Director General of the Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar Governorate, highlighted the importance of the Omani-Japanese partnership and the potential for cooperation in agriculture, leveraging Japanese expertise and technology for sustainable development and investment opportunities.
Presentations were delivered by Omani officials, including Eng. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Shukaili, who discussed Oman's investment environment and opportunities in agricultural production, food processing, and logistics. Eng. Said Mohammed Al Wahshi spoke about the Al Najd Agricultural Area in Dhofar Governorate as a strategic investment destination, emphasizing its potential to develop into an integrated agricultural economic cluster.
The forum also featured bilateral meetings between the Omani delegation and Japanese investors, focusing on cooperation and investment partnerships in agriculture, food manufacturing, logistics, and modern agricultural technologies. This forum marked a significant step in expanding the investment partnership between Oman and Japan, drawing on Japanese expertise in agricultural innovation and technology.
