MUSCAT: President Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany will pay an official visit from Monday to the Sultanate of Oman.
A statement, issued by the Diwan of Royal Court, reads as follows: "In reiteration of the Royal keenness attached by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to hold meetings with world leaders to discuss regional situations and finding ways that maintain global peace and harmony, President Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany, will pay an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman from Monday till Wednesday. The visit reflects the advanced relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Federal Republic of Germany.
"The visit will explore the joint areas of cooperation that serve the two countries’ interests and aspirations. It will also discuss the current regional issues."
The official visit of Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier comes as a reinforcement of these close and strong bilateral relations represented by the enhancement of cooperation between the two friendly countries based on the good relations and mutual respect between the two countries.
There is no doubt that the political file will be on the agenda during the bilateral meetings between His Majesty the Sultan and Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier in light of the events the region is witnessing, and many issues will be the subject of discussion and consultation between the two leaderships.
Accordingly, Omani-German relations were established on the basis of respect, good faith and mutual trust in dealing with many contemporary international issues. Their effects were reflected in the two friendly countries to find positive rapprochement in a number of issues of concern to both sides on the regional and international arenas, and to consider dialogue, peaceful methods and the principles of international law as the most effective foundations and best ways to achieve international peace and security.
The Omani-German Joint Committee works concretely to develop and enhance cooperation between the two friendly countries by holding meetings to enhance trade exchange, deepen economic cooperation and multiply investment opportunities in the fields of energy, technology, culture, science and academic exchange.
The Omani-German Friendship Association is among the first associations established at the beginning of the 1970s as a bridge of communication between the two countries. It was established at the request of civil society leaders to develop the bonds of cooperation and friendship between the Sultanate of Oman and a number of countries in various fields including the economic, commercial, cultural, scientific, artistic, media, sports and social fields.
The volume of trade exchange between the Sultanate of Oman and the Federal Republic of Germany recorded more than RO 214 million by the end of 2022. The most important commodities exported from the Sultanate of Oman to Germany were methanol products, polyethylene, aluminium, electrical materials, and foodstuffs such as fish and others, while the most important commodities imported by the Sultanate of Oman from Germany were vehicles, machinery, electronic devices, medicines, food products, among others.
The number of German companies registered in Oman by the end of 2022 reached 44, with a total invested capital exceeding RO 16 million in various sectors including construction, mining, quarrying, industry, health, oil and gas, and others.
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