MUSCAT : As part of the tour, His Excellency Al Busaidi met with His Excellency Gao Zheng, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, to discuss prospects for enhanced tourism cooperation between the two countries.

The promotional tour, conducted by the Ministry of Tourism in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou from December 1 to 5, 2025, is aimed at showcasing Omani tourism assets, exploring partnership opportunities with Chinese tourism institutions, and strengthening Oman’s presence in the Chinese market.

During the discussions, both sides highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties linking Oman and China, emphasizing the long-standing relationships that have contributed to building bridges of joint cooperation.

The meeting also focused on the recently launched China Eastern Airlines direct flight route between Muscat and Beijing and the potential role of this route in boosting travel and increasing tourist flow between the two countries. Officials further explored the possibility of expanding direct flight connections to additional Chinese cities in the future.

In addition, the two sides reviewed opportunities to strengthen joint cooperation in the tourism sector and discussed leveraging the mutual visa exemption agreement to support tourism growth, facilitate travel, and enhance cultural exchanges in the coming years.

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