The visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the People's Republic of China, as the first visit of an Omani Sultan to this country, is considered a historic step in bilateral relations. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, described this visit as an important milestone in the history of relations between the two countries and emphasized that this meeting will strengthen cooperation based on mutual interests and respect.
Development of Oman-China Relations
Sayyid Badr added that this royal visit reflects Oman’s open foreign policy in establishing diverse and balanced relations with international partners. He explained that Oman and China’s relations are built on a long history of civilizational communications and mutual understanding, and have gradually developed in response to political changes and economic and commercial opportunities.
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Dialogue in Various Fields
The Foreign Minister of Oman emphasized that relations with China are not limited to economic aspects but also include consultation and exchange of views on regional and international issues. This falls within the framework of Oman’s commitment to promoting dialogue, political solutions, respect for international law, and multilateral cooperation. Oman’s leadership views all its international partnerships as tools to support development and stability, stemming from a balanced policy, constructive neutrality, and mutual trust with various parties.
Sayyid Badr also referred to the common interests of Oman and China and the shared political will to capitalize on achievements through practical projects and tangible initiatives in cooperation among institutions, the private sector, and universities in both countries. He explained that this approach aligns with Oman’s overall method in managing its foreign relations, which emphasizes realism and a focus on outcomes.
In conclusion, the Foreign Minister of Oman highlighted the importance of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s visit in opening new and significant horizons in the strategic partnership between the two countries and added that this visit will contribute to strengthening mutual interests and increasing efforts for peace, stability, and development within the framework of the diverse partnerships that Oman seeks to build and develop.
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