Muscat: The joint statement released following His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s official visit to the Republic of Turkiye emphasized the longstanding relationship between the two nations and their commitment to enhancing collaboration across various sectors of mutual interest, as well as strengthening economic ties through increased trade and the promotion of joint investments.
The statement outlines:
“Following an invitation from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, undertook a state visit to Turkiye on November 28-29, 2024.
This visit marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind at the leadership level, highlighting the importance of the historical connections and strong bonds shared by the two countries.
Discussions between the two leaders reinforced the deep-seated relationship and their mutual desire to foster cooperation in various areas of shared interest.
The leaders explored opportunities for advancing bilateral relations, particularly in the realms of politics, economics, military and defense, as well as in science and technology, education, culture, energy, and tourism.
They underscored the necessity of enhancing economic relations by increasing trade volumes and promoting collaborative investments. Additionally, they expressed their hopes for the successful outcome of the 12th session of the Joint Economic Committee, which is set to convene in Muscat in December 2024.
During the visit, several agreements and memoranda of understanding were established to strengthen the legal framework for bilateral relations and to promote collaboration across various sectors.
The two leaders also shared insights on regional and international developments, emphasizing the necessity of aligning their positions to support regional security and stability.
They reiterated their dedication to collaborating on peace initiatives and tackling both regional and global challenges.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik invited President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit the Sultanate of Oman. President Erdogan accepted the invitation with enthusiasm, expressing eagerness to continue the dialogue and enhance cooperation between their nations.
At the conclusion of the visit, His Majesty the Sultan conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the Turkish President and the people for the warm welcome and hospitality afforded to him and his delegation.
