At the Guildhall of the Mayor of London, a grand reception was held in honor of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. This event took place on Wednesday as part of the Sultan's official visit to the United Kingdom.
Official Welcome for the Sultan of Oman
Upon the arrival of the Sultan Haitham's royal car, he was welcomed by Susan Langley, the Mayor of London; Gray Langley, the Mayor's spouse; and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, along with other officials. They expressed their happiness and pride at this visit.
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The Mayor then introduced several senior officials of the City of London to Sultan Haitham, after which the Sultan took to the platform, where the ceremonial guard performed the royal salute and the national anthem of Oman was played. Sultan Haitham also kindly looked at the ceremonial guard and took a commemorative photo there.
Dinner Ceremony and Official Speeches
Then the Sultan proceeded to the art gallery hall, where the Mayor, members of the British royal family, and his official delegation were present. At this ceremony, high commissioners and ambassadors residing in London shook hands with Sultan Haitham, and he also registered his presence by signing the guest book.
At the beginning of the dinner, the Recorder of the City of London delivered a welcome speech on the occasion of this royal visit and expressed his pride regarding this event. After the reception, the Mayor of London once again welcomed Sultan Haitham in his speech and referred to the deep and lasting relations between the two countries.
He noted: “Sultan Haitham, Your Royal Highnesses, esteemed officials, dear guests… on behalf of all members of the London City Council, we are pleased to see you, the royal family of Oman, and other esteemed representatives here.”
He also referred to the historical diplomatic relations between the two countries dating back to 1646 and emphasized that these relations are based on trust and cultural, scientific, and economic cooperation.
The Mayor further highlighted the importance of the free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Gulf countries and spoke about the economic opportunities ahead for both countries. He also mentioned Oman's investments in British innovations and praised Oman's efforts in supporting innovative ideas.
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