BRUSSELS: Economic relations between Oman and Belgium are growing and will become stronger if the huge potential for cooperation in various fields is utilised, said a Belgian official.
Countries in the Middle East, especially in the Gulf region, are important markets for Belgium, said Kris Castelein, counselor – investment and trade, the Embassy of Belgium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Belgium currently does not have an embassy in Oman.
Last year, a large delegation comprising around 300 members, led by Princess Astrid of Belgium, visited Oman on a trade mission which included the Omani-Belgian Businessmen Forum, Castelein told ‘Times of Oman’ in an exclusive interview during his recent visit to Muscat.
A number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed last year and now it is important to do follow-ups to remain visible and use the existing potential, the official noted.