The Sultanate of Oman, under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, is examining new collaborations with the Republic of Kazakhstan to expand its relations and strengthen its presence at regional and international levels. This royal visit, taking place on Monday in Astana, Kazakhstan, provides a suitable opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation between the two friendly countries.
History of Oman-Kazakhstan Relations
The relations between Oman and Kazakhstan have gradually developed in various fields. Both countries have significant geographical positions that allow them to connect to multiple markets. According to published statistics, the trade volume between Oman and Kazakhstan reached 421,500 Omani Rials in 2025 and increased to 22,883,700 Omani Rials in the first half of 2026.
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Goals of the Royal Visit and Future Agreements
Sheikh Dr. Salah Salim Jaboub, Oman’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, stated that this historic visit is the first by a Sultan of Oman to Kazakhstan and the Central Asian region. He added that Oman was among the first countries to recognize Kazakhstan's independence and establish diplomatic relations. The relations between the two countries are not limited to politics and also include economic collaborations.
During this visit, several agreements and memorandums of understanding will be signed in various fields, including air transport, promotion and protection of investments, information technology, artificial intelligence, health, and agriculture. The Omani ambassador emphasized that this royal visit will elevate the relations between the two countries to a higher level and create new areas of cooperation.
Additionally, in the logistics sector, the export transport of Kazakhstan, including wheat, through Oman is being examined, which could strengthen Oman’s role as a logistical hub for Kazakhstan in the region.
Moreover, in the tourism sector, visa exemptions between the two countries and the launch of direct flights have contributed to the growth of tourist exchanges. Over 15,000 Omani citizens visited Kazakhstan in the past two years, and Oman also received more than 21,000 visitors from Kazakhstan.
This royal visit is expected to open new horizons for cooperation in line with the interests of both countries and peoples as part of Oman's approach to creating balanced partnerships based on mutual benefits.
On the other hand, Aydarbek Tumatov, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Oman, emphasized that the relations between the two countries have been continuously developing and progressing over more than three decades. These relations are based on mutual respect and trust and encompass political, commercial, economic, and cultural dimensions.
He also noted that in recent years, the relations between the two countries have taken on a more practical dimension, with priorities focused on expanding trade exchanges and attracting investments.
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