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Omani Sultan begins two-day state visit to China

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik travels to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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At a glance

  • Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is on a two-day state visit to China
  • The visit was made at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping
  • The trip marks high-level diplomatic engagement between the two countries

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has departed for the People's Republic of China on a two-day state visit, according to Omani state media. The visit follows an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The visit represents diplomatic engagement between Oman and China at the highest level.

Why it matters

State visits between regional and major powers reflect diplomatic priorities and bilateral relations.

Original reporting

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