The Omani-Algerian Joint Committee began here today works of its fifth session, focusing on economic cooperation between the two countries. Omani Minister in-charge of external affairs Yousef bin Alawi Abdullah and his Algerian counterpart Mourad Medleci is heading top officials of the two countries during the Joint Committee's three-day deliberations. The two sides are expected to discuss existing cooperation and prospects of expansion in joint investment, according to a report of Oman News Agency (ONA).