His Majesty hoped that the Council of Oman in general, and the Majlis Al Shura in particular, would take on more comprehensive responsibilities in the fields of economic and social development. In doing so, we hope that the experience gained will provide an impetus to further beneficial and constructive action in serving this dear nation, which is resolutely engaged in building its present, while looking towards its future, in the light of the ever-increasing demands and established realities of the modern age.

In this connection, His Majesty the Sultan said he would urge his government to raise and intensify its contacts with the Council of Oman in order to enable it to carry out its duties and tasks in the best possible manner.

His Majesty the Sultan said it gave him pleasure to see the Shura Council’s sixth term elections being conducted in a well-organised manner, thereby, ensuring that it ran smoothly and easily in an atmosphere of calm and security. He noted that the experience was clear evidence of the citizens’ awareness and their commitment to the values and principles of this decent, upright society.

His Majesty has highly appreciated the huge turnout of all citizens, male and female, to practise their right to choose their representatives in the Majlis Al Shura.

His Majesty said that the features of our domestic and foreign policy are clear as we work for construction and development at home, and for friendship and peace, justice and harmony, coexistence and understanding, and positive constructive dialogue abroad.

I believe this is a good indicator that OMAG DA is coming soon!