MUSCAT : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that citizens of the Sultanate of Oman will be exempted from entry visas to Turkey, marking a major step in strengthening ties between the two nations.

“The Republic of Turkey has decided to exempt citizens of the Sultanate of Oman from entry visas to Turkey,” Erdogan said. “We thank and appreciate the Sultanate of Oman’s decision to exempt citizens of the Republic of Turkey from entry visas to the Sultanate of Oman, which will contribute to enhancing cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, and tourism.”

The mutual visa exemption reflects the growing warmth in Oman–Turkey relations, following the meeting between His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Erdogan at Al Alam Palace. Both sides emphasized their commitment to expanding cooperation and facilitating greater movement of people and business between the two countries.

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