HM to visit China and Brunei

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on two state visits to the People’s Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam, starting today.
A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court, the text of which reads as follows: 'Within the context of addressing all means of promoting the relations of friendship and cooperation, and pushing them towards wider horizons in various spheres, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on two state visits to the People’s Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam, starting today.
The two Royal visits will touch on the various dimensions of cooperation and the opportunities available for enhancing and advancing them across multiple fields, to serve the shared interests and aspirations.
The economic, trade and investment relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People's Republic of China are underpinned by a framework of agreements and memoranda of understanding that has established a basis for joint cooperation and expanded partnership opportunities across a wide range of sectors.
China has emerged as a key partner in advancing trade, investment, industry and energy, opening broader horizons for diversifying the national economy, attracting quality investment, boosting trade exchange and elevating bilateral ties to a more expansive and sustainable economic partnership.
Recent years have seen growing momentum in economic relations between the two countries, reflected in the staging of economic and investment forums, the exchange of trade delegations and joint meetings aimed at widening cooperation and strengthening the private sector's role in building sustainable trade and investment partnerships. SEE ALSO P3