An official welcoming ceremony for the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who arrived in Kazakhstan on a state visit, was held at the Palace of Independence in Astana. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said introduced the members of their official delegations. The Commander of the Guard of Honor delivered a ceremonial report. The national anthems of the two countries were performed.
Following the solemn ceremony, the leaders held talks in narrow and expanded formats. President Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan views Oman as a reliable partner in the Arab world. Next year, the two countries will mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
«During this period, we have built a solid foundation to launch a dynamic new era of an ever-strengthening partnership rooted in years of genuine bonds of friendship, mutual support and absolute solidarity. A powerful testament to this growing synergy was the recent fruitful productive visit of the high-level Omani delegation to Astana led by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Oman.» Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.
The President of Kazakhstan positively assessed the implementation of a number of joint projects, including the development of the Dunga oil field, enterprises of Solidcore Resources’ operations in the Pavlodar and North Kazakhstan regions. The parties paid particular attention to the development of transport links. Kazakhstan occupies a strategic position along major global trade corridors connecting Asia and Europe, while Oman provides direct maritime access to key markets across the Gulf, the Indian Ocean, Asia and Africa.
«Building on these complementary strengths could unlock significant opportunities for growth and create greater value for both countries. We therefore look forward to advancing cooperation in transport and logistics, including the development of a trade corridor through Omani ports, as well as strengthening air connectivity between our two countries,» Haitham bin Tariq Al Said said.
Following the talks, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said adopted a Joint Statement. A ceremony for the exchange of intergovernmental and interagency documents was then held in the presence of the two heads of state. The significant package of agreements and memoranda covers the areas of energy, transport and logistics, agriculture, information technology and digitalization, healthcare, as well as other sectors.
The President of Kazakhstan awarded the Sultan of Oman the Order of Altyn Qyran. In turn, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said conferred the Sultanate’s highest state honor, the Al Said Order, upon Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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