Russia, Oman may jointly work to ensure maritime security - Russian presidential aide

MOSCOW. Jan 29 (Interfax) - Russian presidential aide and Maritime Board Chairman Nikolai Patrushev visited the Maritime Security Center in Muscat, Oman, and discussed the possibility of cooperation with Russia on issues within this center's remit, the Russian Maritime Board's press service said in a statement on Thursday.

"The Russian presidential aide drew the Omani side's attention to the possibility of joint work on issues that are on the radar screen of the Maritime Security Center," the statement said.

The Muscat-based center is in charge of coordinating operations to ensure security in Oman's maritime zone, protect its seaports and coast and counter maritime security threats, according to the statement. It also participates in climate change studies.

Patrushev also visited Muscat's Sultan Qaboos seaport, which accepts cruise liners, serves as the venue for protocol events marking foreign ships' port calls, and is the base of the Oman Royal Yacht Squadron.