Omani Sultan Arrives in Beijing for Historic First Visit in Nearly Five Decades
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a historic visit, marking the first time an Omani head of state has traveled to China.
Chinese state media CGTN reported that this two-day diplomatic engagement takes place 48 years after bilateral diplomatic ties were officially established in May 1978.
According to information published by the Muscat Times, Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a formal welcoming ceremony for the Sultan of Oman on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Undertaken at the official invitation of President Xi, the visit highlights longstanding bilateral ties and aims to expand cooperation and mutual partnerships between Muscat and Beijing across various sectors.
Oman stands as China’s fifth-largest crude oil supplier and ranks as Beijing’s fourth-largest trading partner among Arab nations, with bilateral trade volume reaching $36.73 billion in 2024.
