Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday at the Palace of Independence in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. This meeting provided a suitable opportunity to review bilateral relations and the mutual desire of both countries to strengthen cooperation in various fields.
Emphasis on Historical Relations and Future Cooperation
The President of Kazakhstan highlighted the importance of this meeting in his speech, describing it as historic and fruitful. He stated that the presence of the Sultan of Oman in Astana, as his first visit to Central Asia as Sultan, holds deep significance for him and the people of Kazakhstan. Tokayev, while expressing deep respect for the wise leadership of the Sultan of Oman, emphasized that Kazakhstan regards this country as a reliable partner in the Arab world and beyond.
Development of Bilateral Cooperation
The President of Kazakhstan also reminded that next year marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and emphasized the importance of this occasion. Tokayev added that during this time, the two countries have succeeded in establishing a solid foundation for a new and dynamic phase in bilateral cooperation. He also referred to the key role of the Sultan of Oman in strengthening this cooperation and announced that, in recognition of the friendship and mutual support between the two countries, a decision has been made to award the "Altyn Kiran" medal to the Sultan of Oman.
The President of Kazakhstan, noting the significant economic changes in Oman and its role as a bastion of stability in the Middle East, stated that this is a testament to the wisdom and foresight of the Sultan of Oman. He also expressed hope that the agreements signed during this meeting would benefit both countries and enhance their strategic partnership.
During this session, important agreements in various fields of economic cooperation, including energy, transportation and logistics services, agriculture, information technology and digital transformation, health, and pharmaceuticals will be signed. Tokayev specifically mentioned the cultural heritage and deep human ties between the two countries and stated that Kazakhstan seeks to develop comprehensive cooperation with Oman.
At the end of his remarks, Tokayev expressed his happiness at the Sultan of Oman’s presence in Kazakhstan and emphasized the importance of this meeting for strengthening bilateral relations.
Then, the Sultan of Oman also shared his views and spoke about the long-standing friendship between Oman and Kazakhstan over more than three decades, based on mutual respect and a shared desire for constructive cooperation. The Sultan of Oman emphasized that there are many opportunities to expand cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, energy and mining, transportation and logistics, food security, financial services, tourism, and digital technologies.
He highlighted the strategic position of Kazakhstan in Central Asia and Oman at the crossroads of maritime trade routes, stressing the importance of further connecting the two countries and broader regions. The Sultan of Oman also referred to the signing of several agreements and memorandums of understanding during this visit that would help strengthen cooperation.
He concluded by expressing hope that these principles would contribute to stability, security, and prosperity during challenging regional and international times.
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