Monday 02 / November / 2026
Muscat : His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign , affirmed that His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's visit to the People's Republic of China represents a significant step in the history of relations between the two countries. As the first visit by an Omani Sultan to China, it will elevate bilateral relations to a more advanced stage of cooperation based on shared interests and mutual respect.
His Excellency added that this auspicious visit by His Majesty the Sultan reflects the openness of Omani foreign policy in building diverse and balanced relationships with various international partners.
He explained that Omani-Chinese relations are based on a long history of cultural exchange and understanding, and have witnessed gradual development over the past decades in response to political changes and economic and trade opportunities.
His Excellency noted that the People’s Republic of China is a significant economic and trade partner for the Sultanate of Oman, and that joint efforts are focused on strengthening investment, industrial, and technological partnerships to add value to the national economy, particularly in the energy, advanced industries, logistics, knowledge transfer, and capacity building sectors. This aligns with a broader strategy to diversify and expand economic partnerships, thereby enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the Omani economy.
His Excellency emphasised that relations with China extend beyond the economic sphere, encompassing consultation and the exchange of views on a number of regional and international issues. This reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to promoting dialogue, political solutions, respect for international law, and multilateral cooperation. The Omani leadership views all its international partnerships as tools to support development and stability, based on its policy of balance, constructive neutrality, and mutual trust with all parties.
His Excellency the Minister of Foreign noted the existence of shared Omani-Chinese interests and a common political will to build upon achievements through practical projects and tangible initiatives for cooperation between institutions, the private sector, and universities in both countries.
He explained that this approach is consistent with Oman's general approach to managing its foreign relations, based on realism and a focus on results.
His Excellency concluded by affirming that the visit will yield tangible initiatives and open new horizons for long-term stability and sustainable development.
