September 27, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Nepal and Oman yesterday discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors as part of the Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba\u2019s visit to the latter country.<\/p>\n As part of his four-day to Oman, PM Deuba held a meeting with Omani Deputy PM Sayyid Fahad bin Mahmood Al-Said at the Royal Palace in the Omani capital Muscat yesterday.<\/p>\n As part of the discussion, PM Deuba sought Oman\u2019s assistance for the development of tourism, health, agriculture and hydropower sectors of Nepal.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are on the verge of ending the transitional phase. Nepal will soon become a perfect destination for foreign investors and we hope Oman will invest in Nepal,\u201d said PM Deuba.<\/p>\n In response, Omani Deputy PM informed that Oman will open a consulate in Nepal owing to Nepal\u2019s significant strategic importance.<\/p>\n According to the Nepali Ambassador to Oman Sharmila Parajuli Dhakal, Oman Deputy PM expressed willingness to strengthen ties with Nepal by opening its embassy in the latter country.<\/p>\n