The state visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the People's Republic of China marks a landmark in Omani-Chinese relations. It also attests to the depth of the historical and civilizational bonds between the two countries, which have spanned more than a millennium through maritime trade routes. Those routes helped forge bridges of communication and exchange between the two peoples.
The visit carries a particular importance in light of the steady evolution of bilateral ties and the wider horizon it holds for deepening the strategic partnership. It opens the way for closer cooperation across political, economic, investment, cultural and scientific fields.
Economically, the visit creates new scope for expanding cooperation and drawing further Chinese investment into Oman. It also allows both sides to capitalise on the Sultanate of Oman’s competitive advantages and strategic location, together with its special economic zones, modern infrastructure and prospects in industry, renewable energy, green hydrogen, technology and logistics.
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