Muscat: Maj. Gen Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies, received a delegation from the Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies (FMES) at Bait Al Falaj Camp today. The delegation was led by Admiral (Retired) Pascal Ausseur, General Director of the Foundation, who is on an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
According to Oman News Agency, both parties engaged in discussions on a variety of topics of mutual interest, with a particular focus on academic fields. The dialogue underscored the commitment to strengthening collaborative efforts between the two institutions.
In addition to the meeting, the FMES delegation visited the National Defence College (NDC) at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College, welcomed the delegation upon their arrival at the college.
The guests received a detailed briefing on the National Defence College's facilities and equipment and toured the various departments. This visit highlighted the college's capabilities and its role in fostering strategic defense education.