Muscat: Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, today received Veronique Aulagnon, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Sultanate of Oman, to bid her farewell at the end of her tour of duty. During the meeting, HH Sayyid Shihab thanked the ambassador for the efforts she exerted in promoting bilateral cooperation, wishing her continued success. On her turn, the Ambassador lauded the strength of relations between Oman and France. She also expressed her pride and appreciation for the cooperation extended to her during her tenure in Oman. Source: Oman News Agency