Russian companies are interested in developing fertilizer production facilities in Oman studying plans, according to an Interfax report, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference on July 11.
Lavrov’s comments followed a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi. Oman is reportedly considering the Russian proposals.
According to the report, the Russian companies are interested in producing fertilizers and chemicals to meet Oman’s domestic demand and for export to Southeast Asia and Africa. The companies are also looking at participating in water management projects in Oman. The report did not name the Russian companies.