Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will start a two-day official visit to France on Sunday. The Royal visit is in response to the gracious invitation extended to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. His Majesty the Sultan will go on an official visit to the French Republic from 28 to 29 of June 2026.
During the visit, agreements are expected to be signed or projects worth approximately $2.25 billion to be announced in areas including water treatment, environment, transport, space, technology, energy transition and others.
Ahmed bin Mohammed al Araimi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to French Republic, said that His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s official visit to France marks an important milestone in Omani‑French relations, reflecting their continued growth and deep‑rooted strategic partnership.
The visit reaffirms the depth of bilateral ties and the commitment of both leaderships to strengthening cooperation across various fields, as well as coordinating positions on regional and international issues of common concern, particularly developments in the region, he said.
The strong bilateral relations between the two friendly countries have continued to develop steadily since the establishment of diplomatic ties over five decades ago.
The visit crowns a series of meetings and contacts between the two sides over recent months, including ongoing telephone exchanges between the leaderships and ministers of both countries. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and French President Emmanuel Macron have held a series of telephone conversations, the most recent on May 31, during which they discussed developments in regional and international affairs, diplomatic efforts to support security, stability, freedom of maritime navigation and international trade, as well as avenues for cooperation and partnership between the two friendly nations.
Nabil Hajlaoui, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Sultanate of Oman, said the official visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to France holds particular significance given the current regional context, adding that it will leave a positive mark on the course of bilateral relations across all areas. — ONA
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