MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held a meeting with Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday, as part of His Majesty's state visit to China.
The meeting discussed ways to strengthen strategic cooperation and expand economic, trade and investment partnerships between Oman and China. Both sides also exchanged views on several current regional and international issues of mutual interest.
During the meeting, the Chinese Premier welcomed His Majesty the Sultan and the accompanying official delegation, highlighting the significance of the visit in reflecting the strength of Oman-China relations and the mutual commitment to advancing cooperation.
He emphasised the importance of further expanding bilateral ties, particularly in the economic, investment and commercial sectors, to strengthen the strategic partnership and support the future aspirations of both countries.
Earlier, His Majesty the Sultan and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an expanded session of official talks at the Great Hall of the People, reviewing existing areas of cooperation and exploring opportunities for further collaboration.
The discussions focused on technology and innovation, artificial intelligence, energy, renewable energy, manufacturing, logistics, digital trade and food security, alongside strengthening integration between economic zones and ports.
His Majesty's two-day state visit, which began on November 1, marks the first visit to China by an Omani head of state since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1978.
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