Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, traveled to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China from November 1 to 2, 2026. This visit took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and the Sultan of Oman met and discussed with the President of China as well as Prime Minister Li Qiang.
Development of Oman-China Relations
Both sides unanimously emphasized that diplomacy at the leadership level plays a strategic and undeniable role in the development of Oman-China relations. The historical relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and China dates back over 1,200 years. This visit is considered the first visit by a Sultan of Oman to China in the past 48 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Both sides agreed to enhance mutual political trust, intensify friendly exchanges, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthen coordination. They expressed readiness to comprehensively and deeply develop their strategic relations and contribute to the aspirations and welfare of the people of both nations.
New Agreements and Cooperation
Both sides referred to the progress made in bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations 48 years ago and emphasized trust, honesty, and mutual respect. The relationship between China and Oman is recognized as a model of enduring friendship and a shared future.
Additionally, both sides praised the significant progress achieved since the establishment of the strategic partnership in 2018. Cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure, investment, finance, and advanced technology has yielded positive results, and educational exchanges in the Chinese language, air transport, and tourism are continuously increasing.
Both sides agreed to continue mutual support in areas concerning each other's core interests and concerns. The Omani side reiterated its commitment to UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and expressed its adherence to the One China principle, emphasizing that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China.
The Omani side supported the important concepts and initiatives of President Xi Jinping, considering them effective steps to address global challenges and promote peaceful development and common prosperity.
China also expressed its firm support for Oman's efforts to maintain its sovereignty and security and emphasized Oman's important role in establishing peace and stability in the region. Both sides believe that cooperation in energy plays a fundamental and vital role in bilateral cooperation and agreed to develop deep cooperation in oil and natural gas.
Finally, both sides concluded that they should move forward together on the path of national development and revitalization and continue to deepen and expand practical cooperation in various fields.
